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Senate Not Following Gov's MPSERS Plan; Other Priorities 

04/16/24 10:17 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Senate Not Following Gov's MPSERS Plan; Other Priorities 
The Senate will not be following the Governor's proposal to spend anticipated debt payments for public school retirees on other education programs as part of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget

MDARD Finds 3 More Dairy Herds With Avian Flu 

04/15/24 11:06 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MDARD Finds 3 More Dairy Herds With Avian Flu 
Three more dairy herds were found with the highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), bringing the total number to four.

Michigan's Pavement Quality Ranks Low 

04/15/24 10:46 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan's Pavement Quality Ranks Low 
Michigan ranks 40th nationally, and 10th in an 11-state peer group, on its overall pavement quality across the state

Loan Relief Vendors Asking Teachers For W-2s, Other Tax Info They Don't Need 

04/12/24 11:50 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Loan Relief Vendors Asking Teachers For W-2s, Other Tax Info They Don't Need 
At least one private vendor hired to assist employees access federal student loan relief is asking teachers for their W-2s, pay stubs and tax returns as part of the application process, which is not needed

Whitmer, Highway Administrator Say Gas Tax Needs Replacing 

04/12/24 09:23 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer, Highway Administrator Say Gas Tax Needs Replacing 
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer acknowledged Thursday that using a vehicle-miles-traveled concept and toll roads are possible replacements being discussed for the “antiquated gas tax" a
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