LANSING, MI, March 18, 2008 - A new state-wide poll conducted by Marketing Resource Group, a national public opinion research firm based in Michigan, reveals that if a part-time legislature proposal were put in front of the voters today it would pass by a strong margin. The poll was sponsored by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) the newest partner organization with the Committee to Turn Michigan Around.

When presented with details of the proposal and asked if they would vote yes or no, 70 percent of voters indicated that they would support the part-time proposal that also would eliminate term limits.

“This confirms what we have all been experiencing in personal interactions throughout this petition drive,” said Steward Sandstrom, CCE, President and CEO of the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce, and treasurer of the Committee to Turn Michigan Around ballot initiative. “The people of Michigan are hungry for a change in how our state legislature is structured and want our elected leaders to be more knowledgeable, focused and effective in doing the business of the people in Lansing.”

“I think voters perceive that a part-time legislature is a fair swap for eliminating term limits,” said NFIB State Director Charles Owens. “Voters are recognizing that a part-time legislature is more likely to bring the benefits that term limits have failed to deliver”. When asked just what those benefits might be, Owens responded that voters want the legislature to do the people’s basic business of balancing the budget on time and not a whole lot more. “The perception is that lawmakers are spending a lot of time on low-priority issues while waiting until the last minute to do the important and basic functions expected of them,” said Owens. “A part-time legislature forces lawmakers to prioritize the issues and their time.”

NFIB announced last week it was joining forces with the Committee to Turn Michigan Around, a ballot initiative coalition seeking to put a part-time legislature proposal before the voters in November 2008. The committee is supported by the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce the Homebuilders Association of Greater Kalamazoo and a grassroots network of citizens represented by the ballot initiative committee Reform Michigan Government out of Clarkston, Michigan.

The poll was conducted the week of March 10 and consisted of a random sample of 600 likely voters in Michigan. The survey’s statistical margin of error can be reliably set at plus or minus 4.1 percent or less within a 95 percent degree of confidence.

A fundraiser to support the Turn Michigan Around Petition effort is being held from 5 to 7:30 p.m., March 26, at the Wild Bull Saloon, 136 S. Edwards St., in Kalamazoo. A $25 per person donation is requested. The event will allow supporters to learn more about the initiative, pick up petitions and meet other fellow supporters. Supporters are encouraged to attend or, they can contact Marty Dodge at 269-381-2977, ext. 3208 if they have additional questions. They can also visit www.TurnMichiganAround.com to learn more about the initiative.

NOTE: Poll question data and specific question information is included below.

MRG MICHIGAN POLL • SPRING 2008
QUESTIONNAIRE & AGGREGATE TOTALS
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RESULTS TO QUESTIONS
1. (One/Another) proposal would amend Michigan’s constitution to create a
part time legislature. If approved by the voters, this constitutional
amendment would:

Require the state legislature to complete its work by May 31 each year.
It would eliminate lifetime healthcare benefits for former lawmakers.
It would cut lawmakers’ pay by at least half.
It would reduce lawmakers’ pay for unexcused absences.
It would eliminate term limits.
And it would allow for special sessions in an emergency.
If the election were being held today, would you vote YES, to adopt this
proposal, or NO, to reject it?) (IF DON’T KNOW/ REFUSED ASK: Would
you say you are leaning toward voting yes or toward voting no?)
Vote Yes ……………………………………………………………………..63%
Lean Yes……………………………………………………………………….7%
Vote No ………………………………………………………………………18%
Lean No………………………………………………………………………..2%
Don’t know…………………………………………………………………..9%
Refused…………………………………………………………………………….*
TOTAL YES………………………………………………………………..71%
TOTAL NO…………………………………………………………………20%

RESULTS TO COMPLIMENTARY QUESTIONS
POLITICAL GEOGRAPHIC AREA
City of Detroit………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6%

Balance of Wayne County……………………………………………………………………………………. 12%

Oakland County…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13%

Macomb County…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9%

Balance of Detroit S.M.S.A…………………………………………………………………………………… 10%

Mid-Michigan ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11%

West Michigan……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20%

Tri-City/Thumb Area………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10%

North Lower Michigan………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8%

Upper Peninsula ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3%