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89% Of Past Legislators Could Run Again Under Proposal 1

09/14/22 09:23 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
89% Of Past Legislators Could Run Again Under Proposal 1
If voters pass the term limits and financial disclosure ballot proposal on Nov. 8, 89% of the 737 former Michigan legislators could run again for a legislative seat, according to a new analysis from the Citizens Research Council.

Chief Justice Announces Her Retirement From Bench

09/13/22 10:01 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Chief Justice Announces Her Retirement From Bench
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack announced Monday she is retiring no later than Dec. 31 but not before Nov. 22, according to a press release from the court.

Dixon: Abortion Is Not The Top Issue Of Campaign

09/13/22 09:46 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Dixon: Abortion Is Not The Top Issue Of Campaign
Republican Tudor Dixon said she doesn't believe abortion is the top issue of the 2022 gubernatorial campaign and said it's time the media stop reporting on it like it is.

GOP Members Defend Deadlock As Abortion Proposal Makes The Ballot

09/12/22 04:51 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
GOP Members Defend Deadlock As Abortion Proposal Makes The Ballot
With back-to-back 4-0 votes, the Board of State Canvassers approved the constitutional initiatives for abortion and voting reform Friday to appear on the Nov. 8 ballot after a decision from the Michigan Supreme Court.

Whitmer Up By 13 Points

09/09/22 04:06 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Up By 13 Points
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's lead is growing, fueled by the abortion issue and cemented (for the moment) by female voters.