The latest research shows pot is less dangerous than tobacco or alcohol, but it’s not without health risks. Here is what you should know before Michigan votes on legal weed.
Riley Beggin
Former reporter for Bridge.
Posted inMichigan Government
Bill Schuette asks Michigan Supreme Court to reject redistricting proposal
Schuette, the attorney general and Republican frontrunner for governor, wants Michigan redistricting question off the November ballot. His office argues the proposal creates “a fourth branch of government.”
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Business groups split over Michigan Republican governor candidates
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Attorney General Bill Schuette are splitting chamber of commerce endorsements, which bring clout and funding. Is the business community divided?
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Redistricting proposal to appear on Michigan ballot, only Supreme Court in way
The petition to create an independent citizens redistricting commission was approved to appear on the general election ballot Wednesday. The Michigan Supreme Court has yet to decide whether to consider a challenge to the proposal.
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A Supreme Court challenge could be next for Michigan redistricting proposal
The Michigan redistricting measure may well be approved Wednesday for the November ballot. But the Michigan Supreme Court could still decide to reject the proposed constitutional amendment later this summer.
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Two Michigan Libertarian governor candidates walk into a bar…
Michigan will have its first Libertarian gubernatorial primary in its history this August. From Ayn Rand to civil rights, Bridge talks philosophy and politics over a beer with the candidates.
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Michigan redistricting proposal should be on November ballot, court rules
An appeals court rejected a challenge to a Michigan ballot measure that would create an independent commission to decide how state legislative lines are drawn. State Supreme Court may make final call.
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Michigan Republicans won’t pass marijuana bill. Voters to decide in November.
Michigan Republican leaders say they will not vote on a pot bill before a Tuesday deadline, which leaves the matter to voters this fall and may spur a heavier Democratic turnout.
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Flint, Islam and fixing the damn roads. Your Michigan governor debate recap
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley defends response to Flint. Attorney General Bill Schuette doesn’t like Jennifer Granholm. And religious animosity remains between Patrick Colbeck and Abdul El-Sayed.
Posted inQuality of Life
Traverse City grows as local workers search for a place to call home
Michigan towns that rely on tourism like Traverse City are flourishing. But high housing costs paired with low wages leave many local workers scrambling for a place to live.