We’re all for ”right-sizing” and reforming state government, but the blatantly partisan nature of what this measure does to make that happen in disturbing. The redistricting provision, for example: A truly fair way would be to have a Senate with a representative from every county, and a House that is districted based on population, not along partisan lines as proposed by RMGN. Yes this would create a larger Senate, but at least it would be fair and reasonable.

The proposed Executive Branch cuts appear to be a response to the absence of a strong candidate to succeed Gov. Granholm. The cuts in the Judiciary are a blatant response to the strict constructionist court Michigan currently enjoys. The only “non-GOP” Justice position proposed for removal is a new appointee of the Bush Administration who is moving to the federal bench anyway.

Gov. Jennifer Granholm has undergone emergency surgery to treat a bowel obstruction, postponing a planned investment trip to Israel and Kuwait, her office said Wednesday.

Granholm's office said the 49-year-old second-term governor underwent successful surgery late Tuesday to treat an obstruction that is believed to be a complication from injuries sustained in a 1993 auto accident.