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Wolf hunt referendum to go on 2014 Michigan ballot
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's election board on Wednesday certified the signatures of a group seeking to ban wolf hunting and a referendum will be placed on the November 2014 ballot, but the outcome of the vote could be meaningless. The Board...
Tags: Hunting, Lifestyle and Leisure, Voting, Rick Snyder, Politics
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Ind. schools seeing more success with tax hikes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana school districts that won voters' approval last week for the majority of the tax increases they had sought to boost school funding may be becoming more skilled at selling the public on the need for those tax hikes, say...Tags: Taxation, Voting, Politics, Elections
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UPDATE: Michigan House OKs bill that could allow hunting of recently-endangered wolves
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led state House passed legislation Thursday that could block voters from deciding whether to halt wolf hunting in Michigan. The measure, which passed on a 72-38 vote with bipartisan support, would give the...
Tags: Government, Science and Technology, Natural Resource Industry, Environmental Issues, Wildlife
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Wolf hunt opponents: Legislation an attempt to suppress voice of the people
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led state Senate approved legislation Thursday that could block a group's effort to ban wolf hunting in Michigan and make hunting and fishing rights a part of the state constitution. Wolves were taken off the...
Tags: Government, Natural Resource Industry, Science and Technology, Endangered Species, Environmental Issues
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Advocates want statewide vote on wolf hunting
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — In Michigan, where gray wolves were designated as game animals just months after they were removed from the endangered species list in 2012, animal welfare activists are trying a new tactic: taking their case against...
Tags: Government, Natural Resource Industry, Science and Technology, Endangered Species, Environmental Issues
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Could a gay marriage ban affect Indiana business?
WSBT-TVIndiana voters could get to decide whether a gay marriage ban ends up in the state's constitution. It is expected to be a fight in the coming legislative session. One group believes the law could have economic implications. No matter what you believe....Tags: Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Justice System, Lawyers, Judges
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Gay marriage, marijuana backed in historic votes
Altering the course of U.S social policy, Maine and Maryland became the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote, while Washington state and Colorado set up a showdown with federal authorities by legalizing recreational use of marijuana....
Tags: Minority Groups, Substance Abuse, Regional Authority, Government, Justice System
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Maine votes in favor of legalizing gay marriage
Voters a continent apart made history Tuesday on two divisive social issues, with Maine becoming the first state to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote and Washington state becoming the first to legalize recreational use of marijuana. The outcome...
Tags: Media Industry, Gays and Lesbians, Punishment, Family, Death Penalty
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Michigan board certifies emergency manager referendum
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan voters will get the chance this fall to repeal the state's emergency manager law after a bipartisan panel agreed Wednesday to place the measure on the ballot against the wishes of Republican Gov. Rick Snyder. The...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Regional Authority, Government, Politics, Elections
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Opponents place Washington gay marriage law on hold
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington's gay marriage law is now on hold. Preserve Marriage Washington submitted more than 200,000 signatures Wednesday, blocking the law from taking effect on Thursday. State officials will review the filings over the...
Tags: Christine Gregoire, Crime, Law and Justice, Marriage, Gays and Lesbians, Politics
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Indiana legislative leaders back ballot law reversal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The top leaders in Indiana's Legislature support reversing a new law stripping the names of unopposed candidates from local election ballots. The law that took effect in July has drawn complaints from candidates and election...Tags: Voting, Politics, Elections
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House set to vote on right-to-work referendum
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's House of Representatives are set to decide whether voters should make the call on contentious right-to-work legislation. The House scheduled a vote Tuesday on the referendum proposal along with other amendments to...Tags: Democratic Party, Politics, Elections
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