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Archive of Michigan on Tuesday May 06, 2008
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Dems to weigh two delegate plans
Michigan Democratic leaders could endorse one of two competing plans for resolving Michigan's delegate ban on Wednesday. Read More
Governor in hospital had no authority to hand off duties
As Gov. Jennifer Granholm prepared to undergo surgery Tuesday for an intestinal blockage, no mention was made of handing over power to Lt. Gov. John Cherry while she was under the knife. Read More
Both ouster options tricky
If the City Council is intent on dumping Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, members can try to do it themselves or call on a higher power: Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Read More
U.S. secretary of transportation in town to encourage state to allow use of use of private dollars for I-94 improvements
Plans to expand and improve I-94 through Jackson County are expensive and overdue. Read More
Senate Republicans discuss giving up opposition to Gun Lake Casino compact
Legislative opponents of a Wayland Township casino may be ready to fold their cards after last week's federal appeals court ruling in favor of the Gun Lake tribe. Read More
Michigan Supreme Court approves class-action suit over tree damage in Warren
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that a lawsuit filed by Warren residents who say their property was damaged by roots from city-mandated trees can move forward as a class-action suit. Read More
State makes it easier to get around delays
The state has updated its Web site that gives drivers new ways to figure out how to avoid traffic jams, construction and other delays. Read More
Scene stealer? Incentives draw 'gold rush' of film-related work to state
When Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a package of incentives for filmmakers, Chuck Speed was ready to go. Read More
Bipartisan caucus hopes to grow area
A small but booming Delta Township Web services firm wants to expand, potentially adding 600 new high-tech jobs. Read More
Granholm 'taking it easy,' recovering at home from emergency surgery
Gov. Jennifer Granholm is recuperating at home from emergency surgery last week to remove a blockage in her small intestine. She's walking around a bit but mostly "taking it easy," said her spokeswoman, Liz Boyd. Read More
Indiana voters rely on 'feel'
Nancy Cravens can't quite put into words her opposition to Barack Obama. Read More
Food prices on a roll
Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, thanks to higher prices for chicken and pork. Read More
States mull retroactive sex-offender registries
A federal law that requires states to establish a new system for registering sex offenders by 2009 is prompting some states to mandate retroactive registration - forcing offenders to register even if their crimes were committed before registry laws went into effect. Read More
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More |
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