Michigan Information & Research Service Inc.
Michigan Information & Research Service Inc.

MIRS Articles Of Note

Whitmer Plotter Takes Another Loss In Court; 6th Circuit Hears Appeal For 2 Defendants 

05/03/24 12:34 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Plotter Takes Another Loss In Court; 6th Circuit Hears Appeal For 2 Defendants 
The Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear a technical question regarding an appeal filed by Paul Bellar, one of the men convicted in connection with the plot to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Bellar's appeal will continue, however.

No Charges In Camera-Near-Ballot-Drop-Box Case 

05/03/24 12:30 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
No Charges In Camera-Near-Ballot-Drop-Box Case 
An elections worker who erected a non-functioning camera and solar light near a ballot drop box in Plymouth in the run-up to the February presidential primary will not be charged, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday.

Alternative Paramedics Licensing Bill Gets House OK 

05/02/24 05:17 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Alternative Paramedics Licensing Bill Gets House OK 
An alternate exam could be developed and used by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for those looking to become licensed paramedics under legislation the House passed Wednesday with bipartisan support.

20% Child Care Subsidy Hike Proposed In Senate Budget 

05/02/24 05:14 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
20% Child Care Subsidy Hike Proposed In Senate Budget 
The Senate's $547.6 million spending plan for the Governor's developing “lifelong education” department deploys $75.9 million to raising child care rates for providers, specifically for those in Michigan's child care subsidy program for poor families.

Preliminary OK Given To $55M Settlement In UIA Collection Case 

04/30/24 07:03 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Preliminary OK Given To $55M Settlement In UIA Collection Case 
Preliminary approval was given to the Unemployment Insurance Agency’s (UIA) $55 million settlement in a class action lawsuit related to its handling of COVID-19 era claims.
Next