MI First Election 2018

Recreational marijuana proposal heading toward approval

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Proposal 1, the decision on whether to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan, appeared to be heading toward passage late Tuesday night. With about 55 percent of votes counted, the proposal was leading 58 percent to 42 percent in the polls according to The New York Times. The margin was more than 400,000 votes. The proposal would create a similar legal structure for marijuana use as for alcohol: People 21 and older would be allowed to use and possess the drug. There would be a 2.5 ounce limit per day on how much marijuana can be purchased and a 10 ounce limit on how much can be kept in the home, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Greater Lansing Community News

A long, rewarding day for election inspectors

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The polls may open at 7 a.m., but for election inspectors, Election Day begins much earlier. East Lansing Precinct 2 Captain Bob Ulrich is the first to arrive, typically getting to Martin Luther Chapel around 5 a.m. His fellow poll workers come at 6 a.m. and stay until the final ballot is processed, well after 8 p.m. In between, they assisted way more voters than usual.

Michigan Elections

Meridian Township children head to the polls too

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Okemos Public Schools was closed due to Tuesday’s midterm election, but many Meridian Township parents still found themselves on school grounds. A total of 18 children came along with their parents as they cast their votes around noon at Murphy Elementary School. Stacy Liddick brought her children Nicholas and Allison. “We have to make decisions as people who want change,” 9-year-old Alison said. “They need to know that in order to see change, voices need to be heard,” said Liddick.

News

Young voters determined to have their say in 2018

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Young voters in East Lansing are determined to play their part in changing the American political climate, partly in response to the election of Donald Trump in 2016. This was one of the major themes that emerged in a series of interviews with voters on the Michigan State campus Tuesday.