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Capitol Closed By State Police As Bills Are Taken Up

WKAR Public Media | By Rick Pluta
Published December 11, 2012 at 10:54 AM EST
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The state House has taken up the first of two bills that would make Michigan a so?called "right?to?work" state.

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Demonstrators cover over a “right?to?work” banner as they rally on the Capitol steps.

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Democrats called for removing an appropriation in the bill that would make it immune to a voter referendum. The amendment was rejected. The Michigan State Police have closed the Capitol doors, saying the building has reached its capacity.

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Rick Pluta
Rick Pluta is Senior Capitol Correspondent for the Michigan Public Radio Network. He has been covering Michigan’s Capitol, government, and politics since 1987. His journalism background includes stints with UPI, The Elizabeth (NJ) Daily Journal, The (Pontiac, MI) Oakland Press, and WJR. He is also a lifelong public radio listener.
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