Groups say Michigan abortion amendment invalidates nearly 50 laws -- hereโs what experts are saying
In a list obtained by Local4, anti-abortion groups claim theyโve identified up to 47 laws they think would be repealed or rendered invalid if the amendment is passed, because of a section that says all laws surrounding pregnancy would be addressed under the new amendment.
Live stream: Michigan board considers adding abortion rights proposal to November ballot
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is convening Wednesday morning to consider several matters -- among them, the decision whether to allow an abortion rights ballot proposal seeking to amend the state constitution to appear on the November ballot.
Michigan Senate considers forming joint committee that could suspend COVID-19 restrictions
LANSING, Mich. โ The Michigan Senate is considering Concurrent Resolution 36, which would form a joint committee of the Legislature acting between sessions to suspend rules or regulations administered by state administrative agencies. Under the resolution, the Legislature could call a joint committee after the current session -- ends Dec. 18 -- through Jan. 13. Whitmerโs COVID-19 briefingREAD: Whitmer says Michiganโs increased COVID-19 restrictions are working: โWe are making progressโThe Michigan Constitution gives the committee the power to suspend rules and regulations, such as new COVID-19 orders issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). It would only apply to any new orders agencies would submit during the time the entire Legislature was out of session. Several people gathered outside the home of Robert Gordon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), on Dec. 15 to protest the stateโs current COVID restrictions.
Public aid for private schools lands at Michiganโs top court
DETROIT โ A coalition of public education groups on Tuesday urged the Michigan Supreme Court to bar the state from reimbursing private schools for complying with health and safety orders. The case involves more than $5 million set aside for private schools by the Republican-controlled Legislature in 2016-19 when Rick Snyder was governor. The dispute centers on part of the Michigan Constitution, which says โno public monies or propertyโ can be used to โaid or maintainโ private schools. Phillip DeRosier, an attorney for groups representing school boards and public school leaders, said the appeals court got it wrong. John Bursch urged the court to throw out the ban on public aid for private schools, which was approved by voters in 1970.
Proposal N would save 8,000 Detroit homes, demolish 8,000 others if passed in Nov. election
Proposal N -- on the Nov. General Election ballot for Detroit voters -- aims to eradicate blight and dilapidation across the city. Proposal N would allow the city of Detroit to sell $250 million in โNeighborhood Improvement Bondsโ that will be used to save 8,000 vacant homes and demolish 8,000 others that canโt be saved. Those behind Proposal N are hoping to make real headway without hurting Detroiters. The fight against Prop N isnโt about money, but rather how the city has previously spent money. Election Day for the U.S. presidential election is on Nov. 3.
Proposition 2 to bar warrantless searches, seizures of electronic data if passed in Michigan Nov. election
In addition to the races for office in the November election, Michigan voters should prepare to vote on a few proposals that would change the stateโs constitution. Proposition 2, also known as Prop 2, would prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of electronic data and communication by law enforcement. For years police have used technology, such as Stingray or Hailstorm, to collect broad data from cell phones. The measure has also been backed by the Michigan State Police, but some are concerned that the proposal could impede the work of law enforcement. If the proposal is passed this election, it would...Election Day for the U.S. presidential election is on November 3.