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Gov. Snyder Plans to Put Michigan on a Diet

Updated: Thursday, 15 Sep 2011, 4:55 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 8:13 AM EDT

By myFOXDetroit.com Staff

(WJBK) - Governor Rick Snyder wants to put Michigan on a diet. He's scheduled to announce his proposals this Wednesday for tackling the state's unhealthy habits.

FOX 2 Political Analyst Tim Skubick says the thought behind the governor's plan is to save the state money.

Currently, the state ranks 10th in the nation in obesity with 31 percent of Michigan's citizens being overweight.

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