The group plans to ask the Michigan appeals court Wednesday to block the secretary of state from approving petitions submitted by another group called Citizens for More Michigan Jobs.Ĭitizens for More Michigan Jobs wants voters to allow new casinos in Detroit, Pontiac, Grand Rapids, Romulus, Birch Run, Macomb County's Clinton Township, Wexford County's Clam Lake Township near Cadillac and Clinton County's DeWitt Township near Lansing.
The lawsuit by a group called Protect MI Vote says the ballot question is illegal because it would change the Michigan Constitution and state law. LANSING (WWJ/AP) - Groups wanting to stop the spread of casinos in Michigan say they'll file a lawsuit to try to halt a fall referendum that would allow more gambling halls.
