Abortion rights activists attacked the legislation, which would give groups that don't advocate abortion rights priority for federal or state family planning funding. A bill meant to protect the Great Lakes from zebra mussels and other nonnative species is on its way to Gov. John Engler for his approval. The state House unanimously approved the bill, which would require the owner or operator of an oceangoing ship to file a report with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality about whether the ship is complying with state ballast water management and treatment regulations. Labor Day weekend would indefinitely be a four-day holiday for Michigan public school students under a bill approved by the state House. Despite a slowing economy, schools will be able to count on getting the per-pupil increases promised in earlier budgets under a school aid proposal approved by a state House committee.
Online reservations are now available for at least some Michigan harbors, golf courses and hotels.
And more will be listed soon, Gov. John Engler said recently as he introduced the latest additions to e-Michigan services.