Challenge To Michigan's Gay Marriage Ban Grows From Adoption Case

Rick Pluta — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:04:00 +0000

A federal judge in Michigan could rule as soon as Thursday on a challenge to the state's ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions. The challenge comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear two cases dealing with gay marriage later this month.

In the Michigan case, a lesbian couple sued not because they want to be married, but because they want to be parents.

Jayne Rowse and April DeBoer have been together 13 years. For all practical purposes, they consider themselves married to each other.

Michigan Likely To Become A Right-To-Work State

Rick Pluta — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:55:00 +0000

The Michigan House and Senate have passed the legislation in different versions, and may take final action on the bills next week. Michigan could become the 24th state to say workers cannot be forced to pay union dues even if they work for a business or government employer with union representation.