Good News In Michigan November 06, 2009 House Bill 4311, the senate version restoring $2.5 million in operating funds for the Michigan Racing Commission, passed the senate yesterday
Mich. Racing Commissioner To Be Funded? October 30, 2009 According to a report by Harness Tracks of America, a bill was passed yesterday in the Michigan house which would see $2.5 million restored to the office of the racing
Michigan Petition Gets Go-Ahead October 15, 2009 The Detroit News has reported that a group in Michigan entitled 'Racing to Save Michigan' has received the go-ahead to begin circulating petitions to voters within the next six weeks.
Public To Vote On Mich. Racino Issue? October 14, 2009 According to a report by the Chicago Tribune, Michigan racetrack owners will be asking the state today if it is okay to let voters decide on whether the facilities can open casinos.
Slots At Michigan Tracks? August 28, 2009 That happy prospect was being discussed in the Wolverine state again, as a looming budget deficit has stirred legislators into reconsideration of the public vote against them three years ago.
Michigan Race Dates Slashed June 02, 2009 Racing commissioner Christine C. White today signed orders eliminating 101 live race dates for the remainder of the 2009 fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.
More Horse Tails Cut Off April 03, 2009 In early February, multiple reports out of Colorado shed light on cases of cold-hearted thieves stealing the hair off the tails of Belgian horses. Now, according to reports out of Michigan, the unthin...
Michigan Steroid Rules Implemented April 01, 2009 Michigan's racing commissioner, Christine C. White, today gave notice to the state's horse racing industry that, beginning on April 1, 2009, the presence of anabolic steroids will be prohibited in all...
Michigan Clamps Down On Whipping March 30, 2009 On Sunday, March 29, Christine C. White, Racing Commissioner for the state of Michigan, gave notice to Michigan’s harness horse racing industry that, effective May 1, 2009, strict penalties and suspen...
Michigan Rules Amended March 05, 2009 Office of Racing Commissioner Michigan Department of Agriculture has announced that the following three administrative rules have been amended, effective February 25, 2009.
Michigan Suit Thrown Out February 26, 2009 According to a report by The Detroit News, a federal judge recently threw out a lawsuit by Michigan horse racing interests.
