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MI Senator launches anti-right to work website

LANSING, MI (AP)--   A Michigan Democratic lawmaker is taking steps aimed at repealing the state's right-to-work law. 

Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood of Taylor launched a website this week in an effort to drive a take-down of the law signed in December by GOP Governor Rick Snyder.

Hopgood says the website will inform the public and give "them a voice this time around." It features a countdown until March 27th, the day the law is expected to go into effect. Visitors can also sign a petition.

Hopgood has introduced two bills to repeal the law, which prohibits forcing workers to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment.

Critics call the law union-busting. Supporters say it offers workers choice and freedom.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.