Jennifer Granholm in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009

On Abortion: Vetoed ban on partial birth abortion

Governor Granholm has vetoed two bills that would have restricted the right to choose. The first bill attempted to ban what promoters refer to as “partial birth abortion.” The second attempted to ban “judge shopping” by juveniles seeking consent for an abortion via judicial bypass. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com Nov 7, 2006

On Civil Rights: Support Latino-owned businesses via Buy Michigan First

Supporting Latino-Owned Businesses through the Buy Michigan First Program.
Honoring Cesar Chavez Day in Michigan. Governor Granholm signed legislation that establishes March 31 as Cesar E. Chavez Day in Michigan to commemorate the civil rights and labor leader. Chavez represents all people who fight discrimination, work for economic justice, and fight to ensure safe and fair working conditions.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com Nov 7, 2006

On Civil Rights: Supports civil unions & domestic partner benefits

Appointments that Reflects ‘One Michigan.’ Governor Granholm has appointed the most diverse cabinet in the history of the state. She appointed dozens of qualified openly GLBT people to key positions in state government, including an openly gay man as her Chief of Staff and the first openly gay judge.

Supports Domestic Partner Benefits.
Supports Civil Unions
Banned Discrimination in State Employment. based on sexual orientation.
Urged Legislators to Pass Anti-bullying Legislation.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com Nov 7, 2006

On Crime: Mandatory minimum sentences for sex offenders

Since 2003, with the assistance of the Michigan State Police, Governor Granholm has apprehended more than 2,000 fugitive felons.
Enacted tough new laws to protect Michigan children. Governor Granholm signed legislation that keeps sex offenders away from schools and child care facilities.
Signed Jessica’s Law, named for nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered by a convicted sex offender. The legislation creates a new 25-year mandatory minimum sentence.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com Nov 7, 2006

On Drugs: Tougher penalties for drug dealers; more tools against meth

Governor Granholm signed legislation creating tougher penalties for drug dealers, including life imprisonment for drug dealers whose products cause death. The Governor also signed a seven-bill package to give law enforcement better tools to address the rapid spread of methamphetamine. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com Nov 7, 2006

On Education: Raise K-12 funding from $6,875 per pupil to $7,075

K-12 Funding is at an All-Time High of $6,875 per pupil, and she is proposing an additional increase in her 2007 budget to bring per-pupil funding to $7,075.
Signed legislation allowing school districts to develop and implement Early Intervention Programs for students in grades K-3.
Signed Legislation Establishing a New Rigorous High School Curriculum in Michigan.
Repaired Decaying Public Schools.
Expanded high quality after-school programs.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com Nov 7, 2006

On Energy & Oil: 21st Century alternative/ renewable Energy Plan

Granholm issued an Executive Directive calling for the development of a 21st Century Energy Plan for Michigan. This plan calls for the development of an energy plan for the state of Michigan by the end of 2006. The plan will determine Michigan’s capacity need; renewable energy sources; energy efficiency and load management; and alternative energy technologies. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com Nov 7, 2006

On Health Care: Affordable health care universally accessible to everyone

Making Health Care Accessible and Affordable: In the last three years, more than 298,000 Michigan citizens have gained access to health care and prescription drug benefits thanks to Governor Granholm’s initiatives. Now, through her Michigan First Health Care Plan, the Governor is making affordable health care universally accessible to everyone in Michigan. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com Nov 7, 2006

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