Michigan Politics
The Republican-led Michigan House has approved a contentious right-to-work bill limiting unions' strength. The measure approved Tuesday deals with public-sector workers. Another bill focusing on the private sector was approved last week, when the Senate OK'd both bills. When final versions have cleared the House, they'll go to GOP Gov. Rick Snyder, who has said he will sign the bills. Ref. USAToday
In a stunning reversal, canvassers in Michigan's largest county vote to certify November's election results. The Wayne County Board of Canvassers in Michigan unanimously voted to certify the county's November election results late Tuesday after an unprecedented deadlock along partisan lines threatened to temporarily stall official approval of President-elect Joe Biden’s win in the state. Ref. USAToday.
Abortion takes center stage: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Republican Tudor Dixon clash in heated second gubernatorial debate. Whitmer vowed to support Proposal 3 on the ballot that enshrines the right to abortion access, while Dixon accused the Democratic incumbent of having a "Radical opinion of abortion" with no restrictions. The candidates also squared off over public schools and Michigan's famously rutted roads Tuesday night. Source 6r.