Michigan Bans Benefits For Domestic Partners, Claims It's Just A Money-Saving TacticAnna North12/23/11 1:20pm64EditInvite manuallyPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkYesterday, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (pictured) signed into law a bill that would ban state employees from receiving domestic partner benefits. In an especially craven move, he cites financial concerns as a rationale for the ban.