michigan politics news
- Where was Denise? February 8, 2010
- Reports: Coyotes terrorizing Detroit suburbs February 8, 2010
- Rick Sndyer Super Bowl ad gambles that Michigan looking for a nerd to run the state February 8, 2010
- Gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero: "Detroit is going to be a great city again" February 8, 2010
- Riddle Detroit corruption trial nears a close February 8, 2010
michigan politics blogs
- Mich. guv hopeful Rick Snyder embraces ‘the nerd discussion’ February 8, 2010
- Sam Riddle’s public corruption trial nears end in Detroit February 8, 2010
- Panel recommends emergency financial manager for Benton Harbor February 8, 2010
- Dillon: Announcement on Gov’s race ‘within weeks’ February 8, 2010
- GOP attack wars heat up February 8, 2010
Michigan Coalition for Progress
We are an independent progressive voice for the people of Michigan dedicated to holding our elected political leaders accountable and moving Michigan forward. Join us today.
New Year, Same Old Senate
It is a new year, but State Senator Tom George (R-Kalamazoo) and the Senate Health Policy Committee are still trying to turn back the clock.
On November 4, 2008 over 2.5 million Michigan citizens voted to pass Proposal 2, lifting the restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, giving hope to millions of people who could benefit from this vital research. On Wednesday January 20th, the Senate Health Policy Committee will try again to take that hope away.
The Senate Health Policy Committee is preparing to pass bills (SB 647-652) that would limit the promise of embryonic stem cell research, restricting the ability of citizens to donate embryos and placing unnecessary restrictions on our state’s top-rate researchers.
We need to keep the legislatures’ hands off our state’s world-renowned researchers and let them use stem cell research to make Michigan a national leader in critical bio-medical research that could unlock cures and treatments to diseases and illnesses like cancer, Parkinson’s, juvenile diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
Happy Holidays from the Coalition for Progress
Whatever you’re celebrating this December, the Coalition for Progress wishes you a happy Holiday Season and a pleasant New Year.
We would also like to take this time to again say thanks to all of our supporters and partners for helping CFP educate and empower voters and holding our elected officials in Lansing accountable for their actions. Thank you again for all of your help, and we look forward to your continued support in 2010 as we continue our efforts to move Michigan forward.
Thanks again, and Happy Holidays
Voice of the People
In 2008 over 2.5 million Michigan citizens voted overwhelmingly to pass Proposal 2, which lifted the restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, giving hope to millions of people who could benefit from this groundbreaking and lifesaving research. But on Wednesday, December 9th, the Senate Health Policy committee and Chairman Tom George (R-Kalamazoo) are taking the first step towards taking this hope away.
The Senate Health Policy committee is preparing to pass bills (SB 647-652) that would limit the promise of embryonic stem cell research, restricting the ability of citizens to donate embryos and placing unnecessary restrictions on our state’s top-rate researchers.
We need to keep the legislatures’ hands off our state’s world-renowned researchers and let them use stem cell research to make Michigan a national leader in critical bio-medical research that could unlock cures and treatments to diseases and illness like cancer, Parkinson’s, juvenile diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
Join the Coalition for Progress in telling the Senate Health Policy Committee that the people have spoken and the search for treatments and cures cannot wait.
