Michigan students confront current issues
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The 8th Annual Michigan Student Political Issues Convention is underway at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, and MiVote.org is there to collect comments and opinions. Former Congressmen Bart Stupak (D-MI) will be delivering the keynote address at the opening session, but a number of other current and former lawmakers are also expected to drop by.
During the day, students will be in workshops addressing issues such as rebuilding state parks, the Occupy Wall Street movement, the 2012 election campaign, and immigration. MiVote.org’s cameras will also be there, capturing student voices on the issues they care about.
For more details, go to http://www.hfcc.edu/news/items/620.
Michigan State Senate adopts health care exchanges
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The state Senate has adopted a bill to create a statewide health coverage exchange where people and businesses could comparison shop for insurance. Learn more from Michigan Radio.
Michigan on Center Stage for GOP Debate
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Michigan takes the political center stage tonight when eight Republican contenders vying for President Barack Obama’s job will square off on their economic visions and address some concerns that have been dogging their campaigns.
See coverage from a variety of organizations:
From The Detroit News: Michigan in GOP debate spotlight.
From the Detroit Free Press: Dems target Romney ahead of tonight’s GOP debate.
From Politico.com: GOP debates enter elimination round.
From MLive.com: Newt Gingrich talks Michigan ahead of debate, announces town hall tomorrow in Metro Detroit.
Wayne County Voters Oust Incumbents
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In one of Wayne County’s biggest political upsets of Tuesday night, voters in Grosse Pointe Shores ousted the incumbent mayor and two council members. Read more in the Detroit Free Press.
Detroit Voters Approve Charter Changes
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Detroiters overwhelming approved a new city charter, reforming a city government that for years has been plagued by corruption and distrusted by residents. Read more from The Detroit News.
Michigan State Representative Recalled
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
State Representative Paul Scott is the first Michigan lawmaker since 1983 to be recalled. Scott was targeted by the Michigan Education Association for his support of changes to the state’s teacher tenure law and budget cuts to education funding. Read and hear more from Michigan Radio.
“Smoke for Votes?” Medical Marijuana Dispensary Owner Charged
September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary in Lansing was charged with violating the Michigan Election Law for allegedly giving some of her product to people who agreed to register to vote. According to a press release from the Attorney General’s office, if convicted the dispensary owner, Shekina Pena, would face a $500 fine and 90 days in jail.
Senate Majority Leader Supports Right to Work for Teachers
September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville said he would support a limited right to work for teachers, which his office termed “Freedom to Teach.” Richardville made his comments on WKAR’s Off the Record program.
Recall Attempts Face Long Odds Of Success
June 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
While Michigan’s Constitution gives citizens the right to recall all elected officials (except judicial officials), the odds of even getting to the ballot — let alone actually recalling a state lawmaker — are very low.
