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House Puts 64 Days On Its Jan.-June Calendar; Body Had A Quorum 55 Days In '24 

01/07/25 12:27 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
House Puts 64 Days On Its Jan.-June Calendar; Body Had A Quorum 55 Days In '24 
As far as the House is concerned, there's a new sheriff in town in 2025 and the plan is to be in session … a lot.

111 Bills From 2023-24 Backlogged On Way To Gov's Desk 

01/06/25 11:54 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
111 Bills From 2023-24 Backlogged On Way To Gov's Desk 
Michigan's 2023-24 Democratic trifecta is over, but the Governor is still waiting on 111 bills from last term to be presented to her for signing.

MDP Chair Candidates Take Swing At Duggan During Forum, 'Punch Him In The Mouth' 

01/06/25 11:46 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MDP Chair Candidates Take Swing At Duggan During Forum, 'Punch Him In The Mouth' 
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan became a hot topic during a Saturday forum of Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) chair candidates. Specifically, candidate Curtis Hertel Jr. said Democrats "have to be willing to punch him in the mouth, and say exactly who he is."

District Judge Makes Weighted Blanket Available To Crime Victims In New Year 

12/27/24 12:06 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
District Judge Makes Weighted Blanket Available To Crime Victims In New Year 
Adult crime victims in 54-A District Court Judge Cynthia Ward’s courtroom will be able to use a weighted blanket while testifying beginning in the new year.

Chang Most Liberal, Lindsey Most Conservative 

12/27/24 11:58 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Chang Most Liberal, Lindsey Most Conservative 
As 2024 comes to a close, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) recorded the most liberal voting record for the second time in four years and Sen. Jonathan Lindsey (R-Brooklyn) tallied the most conservative, but both seem to be footnotes in a much larger story.