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Posted at 7:02am on Apr. 16, 2008 MI MORNING UPDATE: Tax Day, Senate tries to enact super majority amendment, MI House GOP attempts to repeal dem mess

By saul anuzis

203 Days until Election Day

MORNING UPDATE:

With both federal and state income taxes due by midnight, Senate Republicans took a shot at passing a constitutional amendment to require a super-majority of the Legislature to approve a sales tax on services and fell two votes short, as reported by Gongwer News Service.

Three Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Mark Schauer (D-Battle Creek), joined a solid Republican caucus in supporting SJR L, but the proposal was defeated on a 24-12 vote. A two-thirds majority, which is 26 votes in the Senate, is required for a constitutional amendment to pass and go to the voters.

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Posted at 7:30am on Mar. 29, 2008 MI MORNING UPDATE: Michigan Senate Republicans, Senator John McCain's first television ad

By saul anuzis

221 Days until Election Day

MORNING UPDATE:

Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop reported: The 2009 budget process, thus far, has been in stark contrast to last year's statewide nightmare. The Senate Republicans have moved budget bills far BELOW the Governor's budget recommendations, SAVING TAXPAYERS $147 MILLION DOLLARS - and we're just getting started! The Senate originated bills are only half of the overall fiscal year budget. We look forward to finding continued savings on the House originated budget bills in the upcoming weeks.

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