3-18 news: Michigan Senate battles governor over 'meat-out' proclamation
Granholm’s Tuesday proclamation that Saturday would be a "Michigan Meatout Day" stirred outrage by agriculture groups, particularly those representing beef, pork and poultry farmers. The Senate voted 25-12 for a resolution urging Granholm to take back her proclamation, with three Democrats joining all 22 Republicans in support.
The vote came as 30 agricultural organizations visited the Capitol and sponsored a free corned beef and cabbage lunch for legislators for the annual Ag Day.