Notte Remains on Ballot
Macomb
Circuit Judge Richard Caretti denied Republican Candidate Diana Farrington’s
residency claim against Michael Notte, her Democratic opponent in the 30th
House District. According to Gideon D’Assandro, spokesperson for the House
Republican Campaign Committee, Ms. Farrington will not appeal the decision.
Justice Caretti in his opinion cited Ms. Farrington’s failure to present
uncontroverted facts regarding Mr. Notte’s residency and her delay in filing
the initial complaint.
Straight Ticket Voting Appeal Denied
Attorney
General Bill Schuette appealed for a stay of the preliminary injunction issued
by U.S. District Judge Gershwin Drain regarding the straight ticket ruling to
the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Schuette’s appeal was denied. U.S. District Judge
Gershwin Drain’s injunction will remain and the Michigan ballot will contain
the straight-ticket option.
Dogs Allowed on Restaurant Patios
SB
727 passed the Senate Wednesday allowing dogs at outdoor
seating areas if the restaurant allows it and the city, township, or village
has no ordinance against dogs in outdoor seating areas. Sponsor of the
legislation Senator Margaret O’Brien (R-Portage) commented this bill stemmed
from previous work with former Representative Frank Foster. The intention is to
further establish rules across the state and allow restaurants the ability to
choose whether to allow dogs or not.