Following the example of California whose state assembly approved a $14 billion fund to extend health insurance to all Californians, Michigan wants to have a similar state-wide health coverage. There are plans to launch a petition drive on January to persuade Michigan voters to approve a proposed universal healthcare plan in the state.
The campaign is led by labor and religious groups and Lieutenant Governor John Cherry. On Wednesday, former Michigan Congressman John Freeman who heads the Health Care for Michigan, will seek approval from the state election panel of petition forms.
