Thanks, Jenny

Michigan is in dire economic straits. But never fear - Jennifer Granholm has a plan! On Friday, another part of that plan was revealed when Jenny signed into law a new regulation barring Michigan wineries from sending wines directly to customers. Michigan has a thriving boutique winery business, and my wife and I are great fans of the varietals available in the Traverse Bay area. Now, thanks to Jenny, we are either limited to the few selections at local stores or are forced to drive to Traverse City when we need to replenish our wine cabinet. The logic behind this regulation is to make it more fair for out-of-state wineries to compete (interstate commerce laws restict shipping alcohol across state lines). As the governor of the state with the worst economy in the nation, it would seem that Jenny would take measures to expand opportunities for Michigan businesses, not hamper them in order to make life easier on out-of-state competitors. Way to go, Jenny.