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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.

Whitmer Previews Policy Vision At 2nd Inauguration

01/03/23 01:18 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Previews Policy Vision At 2nd Inauguration
During her second inauguration ceremony, the Governor described her four-year vision as including bigger savings for seniors, making Michigan an "epicenter of innovation" and officially revoking old laws, like those surrounding abortion and LGBTQ issues.

Capitol Underground Storage Facility Completion Target Is August '23

11/25/22 12:53 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Capitol Underground Storage Facility Completion Target Is August '23
The Capitol's incoming $4.5 million underground facility for landscaping and snow removal equipment is projected to be completely constructed and operational in August 2023