Michigan: State legislators look to change voter approved measures

Mon, Jan 25 2010 — Source: Battle Creek Enquirer

Just over a year ago, Michigan voters put their stamp of approval on measures loosening restrictions on embryonic stem cell research and letting some sick people use marijuana for medical reasons. Now state lawmakers — mostly conservative Republicans — are trying to change both measures, saying they need clarification to ensure there’s enough oversight of the research and marijuana use the ballot measures allowed.