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Same-sex benefits blocked (The Mining Journal)

8 May 2008

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a 2004 ban against gay marriage also blocks governments and state universities from offering health insurance to the partners of gay workers. The 5-2 decision affirms a Michigan Court of Appeals ruling.

Court: Gay Partners Can't Get Benefits (FOX 2 News Detroit)

8 May 2008

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a voter-approved ban against gay marriage also prevents governments and state universities from recognizing domestic partnerships to provide health insurance to the partners of gay workers.

Mich. high court says gay partners can't get health benefits (San Francisco Chronicle)

8 May 2008

A same-sex marriage ban prevents governments and universities in Michigan from providing health insurance to the partners of gay workers, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The 5-2 decision affects up to 20 universities, community colleges, school...