Michigan Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof, R-West Olive, has a plan to legalize recreational marijuana this week, instead of sending it before voters in November. Meekhof wants to get in front of regulating marijuana, in part because it is difficult to amend voter-approved laws. Republicans have the majority in both chamber, however, Meekhof's plan is not supported by Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard, R-DeWitt. Polling suggests the issue will be popular among Michigan voters. MORE |