LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan lawmakers are returning for a four-week session before the November election.
Legislators are waiting to see if the Michigan Supreme Court reconsiders a ruling that could cost the state more than $1 billion. If the court doesn't change its mind, lawmakers are likely to introduce legislation designed to keep the decision from affecting 134 other cases.
The July ruling involves a dispute over how IBM had to calculate taxes in past years.
It's unlikely that the Republican-led Senate will tackle the big issue of road funding before the election. A plan to significantly increase Michigan's gasoline tax stalled in June.
Gay rights activists and major businesses hope legislation is introduced this month to prohibit discrimination against gays and lesbians. Both the House and Senate will begin meeting Tuesday.
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