MIRS Articles Of Note

Rep. Carrie A. Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor)’ bill to allow municipalities to determine their own policies on rent stabilization was the first Democrat-sponsored bill to be referred to the House Government Operations Committee this term, a fact that she said she’s proud of.

Republicans are anxiously tapping their fingers, checking their watches and refreshing their emails, waiting for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call the special election to fill the 35th Senate seat.

Michigan’s underserved school districts are disproportionately affected by the current teacher shortage.

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) screwed up when it barred evidence as it considered whether to allow the Great Lakes Tunnel Project to house Line 5, multiple attorneys told an appeals panel Tuesday.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer didn't rule out Monday signing legislation that would amend the tipped wage and earned sick leave, saying only in response to reporters' question, "I'll continue to watch and see what they come up with."