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Michigan governor Rick Snyder stays cautious on same-sex marriage
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, who keeps mostly silent on social issues in favor of focusing on the economy, is stepping carefully on the issue of same-sex marriage after a judge’s declaration that the state’s ban is unconstitutional.
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Mich. AG calls for immediate freeze on ruling striking down gay marriage ban
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is asking a federal appeals court to immediately freeze a judge’s decision striking down the state’s ban on gay marriage while he appeals.
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Michigan governor signs bill to ban healthcare coverage for unmarried partners
LANSING, Mich. — Following months of heated debate, Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder on Thursday signed House Bill 4770, eliminating health care coverage for domestic partners of public employees, and prohibiting any government entity in the state from providing such coverage.