The Michigan Supreme Court on Thursday expects to hear arguments relating to union activist Robert Davis' suit against Detroit Public Schools emergency manager Roy Roberts.
Davis, who also sits on Highland Park's school board, filed suit against Roberts claiming that his oversight of DPS is invalid due to him belatedly taking an oath of office. The case will be heard in Lansing on Thursday.
On Tuesday, the Senates Health Policy Committee could vote on a bipartisan package to mandate autism diagnosis and treatment be covered by health insurance.
Virtual voting ban clears House, heads to state Senate. Tuesday, Feb. 28
What happened: Elected leaders would need to physically attend a meeting in order for their vote to be counted according to a bill that was approved in the state House.
Rep. Richard LeBlanc, D-Westland, said his bill prohibits leaders from voting through a telephone conference call or online video conferencing program like Skype.
Theyd still be allowed to participate in discussions, but they could not vote and they could not be counted toward a quorum.
Why it matters: LeBlanc said elected leaders should have to look residents in the eye when they take tough votes, and not vote through a telephone conference call or online video conferencing program like Skype.
He noted a recent University of Michigan trustees meeting where not a single member of the board was physically present.
Also of note, LeBlancs bill is a rare measure sponsored by a Democrat to gain approval in the Republican-controlled state House. A handful of Detroit representatives voted against the bill.
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In Lansing this week: Emergency manager suit, autism insurance coverage