DETROIT (AP) -- Michigan voters say they don't need to weigh in on whether new bridges or tunnels are built between their state and Canada.
Voters on Tuesday defeated a ballot measure that called for a statewide vote on plans for any new international crossing.
The proposal was engineered by Manuel "Matty" Moroun, owner of the private Ambassador Bridge in Detroit. It came in response to the proposed construction of a Canadian-financed bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
Moroun wants instead to build a new span of his own, and he spent millions of advertising dollars to support the ballot proposal.
Gov. Rick Snyder brokered the Canadian-financed deal in June and opposed Moroun's ballot measure. He calls Moroun a special interest against Michigan interests.
Friday, November 9 2012 1:12 PM EST2012-11-09 18:12:21 GMT
A White House official says President Barack Obama is inviting Congressional leaders of both parties to the White House next week for talks on how to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff.
A White House official says President Barack Obama is inviting Congressional leaders of both parties to the White House next week for talks on how to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 10:02 PM EST2012-11-08 03:02:16 GMT
Sometimes the Election Day projections are wrong. Republican Kerry Bentivolio was declared the winner of the partial term left by Thaddeus McCotter in the 11th District, but not so fast.
Sometimes the Election Day projections are wrong. Republican Kerry Bentivolio was declared the winner of the partial term left by Thaddeus McCotter in the 11th District, but not so fast.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 9:27 PM EST2012-11-08 02:27:26 GMT
"To a certain extent, this is like a death. It's like a death or it's like a divorce. It's a major loss," said Dr. Howard Belkin.
The re-election of President Barack Obama was a hard-fought victory for Democrats coupled with an equally hard loss for Republicans who believed Mitt Romney would win. "It's like a death or it's like a divorce," said Dr. Howard Belkin.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 8:30 PM EST2012-11-08 01:30:20 GMT
In a letter to Governor Rick Snyder before the election, Roy Roberts threatened to step down if Proposal 1 failed, but Roberts is now backtracking saying he will stay at his post.
In a letter to Governor Rick Snyder before the election, Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts threatened to step down if Proposal 1 failed, but Roberts is now backtracking saying he will stay at his post.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 7:28 PM EST2012-11-08 00:28:37 GMT
Kerry Bentivolio is the newly elected congressman for the sprawling 11th District. The seat formerly occupied by Thaddeus McCotter is now his and he's ready to go to Washington.
Kerry Bentivolio is the newly elected Republican congressman for the sprawling 11th District. The seat formerly occupied by disgraced Congressman Thaddeus McCotter is now his and he's ready to go to Washington.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 6:37 PM EST2012-11-07 23:37:07 GMT
Proposal M passed with flying colors with more than 60 percent of Detroit voters in favor.
Proposal M passed with flying colors with more than 60 percent of Detroit voters in favor. Once election results are certified, individuals 21 and older can legally possess and ounce or less of marijuana on private property.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 5:24 PM EST2012-11-07 22:24:59 GMT
The victorious president said all the right things. He pushed all the right buttons as he launched into the next four years hoping for more bipartisan cooperation then he got in the last.
The victorious president said all the right things. He pushed all the right buttons as he launched into the next four years hoping for more bipartisan cooperation then he got in the last.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 5:01 PM EST2012-11-07 22:01:38 GMT
All major news agencies across the U.S project President Barack Obama as the winner in the presidential race, defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
Barack Obama has defeated his Republican challenger despite a bitterly contested election that had the U.S. president's supporters fearful he was doomed to a single term.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
