We've had two in the past — in 1976 and 2001.
In today's newsletter, we dig into Michigan's high school ref shortage, a look at previous times abortion rights have appeared on Michigan ballots and why Michigan's athletic department does not like night games. |
How about some nice news regarding public officials and their relationship with residents? |
Tensions are high, and have been for some time, regarding politics and elected officials. Since we are in the middle of an election season, those tensions can really seem elevated. But it isn't all sour grapes between citizens and those who serve in public office. A new study shows relationships between local officials and residents are pretty stable, even as people are polarized when it comes to state and national politics. Local officials tend to have better working relationships with each other as well. You can read about it here for a more upbeat look at political discourse. I hope your day is filled with other upbeat signs of community and connection. |
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ArtPrize is calling it quits, though there is hope for a similar event in the future. Read the details here. (Photo by Cory Morse | MLive.com) |
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A Triple Dip La Niña winter is coming, just like in in 1976 and 2001. |
'When I did, you dip, we dip: We are headed for a winter like only two that we've ever seen before. We saw a Triple Dip La Niña in 1976 and 2001. Both of those winters brought some harsh weather to Michigan. But what exactly are we talking about here? What is this triple dip? Read all about it. But first, the weekend: As I pointed out here yesterday, it isn't winter yet. And it shouldn't feel like it in the near future. This weekend's forecast shows lovely conditions for this time of year. Check out the details. Serious drought conditions across U.S.: Yesterday, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported 84 percent of the U.S. area is in a drought status from abnormally dry to exceptional drought, the most severe ranking of drought. This is the most widespread dry area covering the U.S. in more than 22 years. |
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Abortion rights have been on Michigan ballots before. They failed both times. |
Previous attempts: Fifty years ago, just before Roe v. Wade, Michigan voters had a similar choice to Proposal 3: Should abortion be legalized prior to 20 weeks? And in 1982, voters got to decide whether public funds could be used to pay for abortions for public assistance recipients. Both measures were voted down.
This time: Polling suggests it’s likely to pass – including an EPIC-MRA poll, showing 60% support Proposal 3, while 33% oppose it. Plus, Proposal 3 got a record-setting 753,759 signatures to get on the ballot.
Speaking of proposals:A longtime Michigan elections director endorses Prop 2, saying it's "very voter-friendly." |
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You are so close to the weekend! |
And you picked a great way to get your Friday started, here with the Morning Briefing. All weekend long you can find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. And here's your reminder to consider becoming an MLive subscriber. Thanks for joining me here this week!
— Jessica Shepherd |
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