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House D's Have Wider Committee Edge In '23-'24

01/18/23 11:15 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
House D's Have Wider Committee Edge In '23-'24
House Democrats have 172 standing committee positions compared to 105 Republican standing committee positions going into the 2023-24 session, which is more than the 166-108 edge the GOP had on minority Democrats last session.

Sault Tribe Seeks Relief From Nearly $88.9M Judgement

01/18/23 11:06 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Sault Tribe Seeks Relief From Nearly $88.9M Judgement
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians said it will likely appeal a ruling that awarded nearly $88.9 million in damages to the developers of proposed casinos in Ingham and Wayne counties.

Few House Rules Changed, Many Republicans Still Vote No

01/12/23 01:11 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Few House Rules Changed, Many Republicans Still Vote No
House Democrats opted against a rules change that would have kept the Democratic leadership team in place even if the membership numbers fell to a tie due to resignations.

Miller Takes Herself Out Of U.S. Senate Discussion

01/09/23 01:43 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Miller Takes Herself Out Of U.S. Senate Discussion
After burning up the phones Thursday, gauging support on a potential U.S. Senate run, Macomb County Public Works Director Candice Miller has made a decision.

Birth-Death Ratio Negative In Michigan, Life Expectancy Drops

01/03/23 02:46 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Birth-Death Ratio Negative In Michigan, Life Expectancy Drops
More people have died in Michigan than were born in 2020 and 2021 causing a negative birth rate for the state for the first time since the collection of such data began in 1900.