LANSING — The meatout controversy reignited in the state Senate on
Wednesday, where a resolution was passed asking Gov. Jennifer Granholm to
rescind her proclamation urging Michiganders to give up meat on Saturday to
recognize the benefits of vegetarian diets.
Granholm’s proclamation, as first reported Tuesday on freep.com, stirred outrage
from agriculture groups, particularly those representing beef, pork and poultry
farmers. The Senate voted 25-12 for the resolution, with three Democrats joining
all 22 Republicans in support.
The vote came as dozens of agricultural advocates visited the Capitol and
sponsored a free lunch for legislators.
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