[Mich] Voters will have say on embryonic stem cell research and medical marijuana

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan voters will decide in November whether to loosen the state's restrictions on embryonic stem cell research and allow medical use of marijuana.

A state election panel gave final approval to the proposals today, clearing their path to appear on the ballot. Supporters of both measures collected more than enough valid voter signatures to qualify.

But the Board of State Canvassers did not act on a third proposal that would cut the pay of elected officials, throw judges off the bench and downsize the state Legislature. A Michigan Court of Appeals panel ruled yesterday that the proposal couldn't go on the ballot because it was too broad.

According to a new independent poll published in a prominent Michigan political newsletter, 67% of voters favor the passage of MPP's medical marijuana initiative in the state. This is a significant increase in support from polls conducted in previous years. It also cuts across all demographics, which bodes very well for making Michigan the 13th medical marijuana state this November.

Entire story here... New poll shows 67% support for Michigan's medical marijuana initiative!

67%, YAY
Thought its just for mich...