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Acquitted Whitmer Kidnap Plotter Given Proclamation

10/31/23 03:29 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Acquitted Whitmer Kidnap Plotter Given Proclamation
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's press secretary called for Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville) and Leader Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo) to answer for proclamations "saluting" twin brothers whose "government – state and federal – betrayed" them when they were tried for assisting in the plot to kidnap Whitmer.

Senate Dems OK With Preexisting Municipal Incinerators

10/31/23 03:15 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Senate Dems OK With Preexisting Municipal Incinerators
Facilities turning municipal trash into energy, like locally-run trash incinerators, would be permitted under Senate Democrats' "clean energy" legislation if they're operating ahead of the bills' effective date.

Prescription Drug Affordability Board Passes Senate 

10/05/23 10:04 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Prescription Drug Affordability Board Passes Senate 
Legislation creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) – composed of five Governor appointees and counseled by industry stakeholders – passed in the Senate Wednesday on 20-17 party-line votes.

Root Canals, Crowns Now Covered By Medicaid

04/05/23 10:11 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Root Canals, Crowns Now Covered By Medicaid
Adult Medicaid recipients 21 and over will now be able to get root canals, crowns, gum care and deep teeth cleanings, under expanded dental coverage budgeted at $85.1 million, which was announced Monday

Lawmakers Might Soon Be Asked To Ensure Passenger Rail Safety With Tougher Penalties

03/29/23 12:44 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Lawmakers Might Soon Be Asked To Ensure Passenger Rail Safety With Tougher Penalties
An association of rail and transportation workers is putting together proposals for Michigan lawmakers to improve Amtrak security with stricter penalties against individuals who verbally or physically assault rail employees.