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In The House Brabec Most Liberal, Maddock Most Conservative

01/02/25 12:02 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
In The House Brabec Most Liberal, Maddock Most Conservative
Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-Ann Arbor) scored a perfect 100 percent liberal voting record, edging nine of her Democratic colleagues,

Supremes Hold Multiple Convictions For Same Offense Violated Double Jeopardy

12/30/24 02:56 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Supremes Hold Multiple Convictions For Same Offense Violated Double Jeopardy
A Davison Township man’s multiple convictions and sentences for a single fatal crash violate double jeopardy, the Michigan Supreme Court held Thursday.

The Bills Senators Had To Grieve After House Fiasco

12/30/24 02:48 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
The Bills Senators Had To Grieve After House Fiasco
Just a week ago, the Senate wrapped up an over 28-hour session to pass House bills and advance them to the governor, knowing the legislation they'd worked on, which was sitting in the House, wouldn’t see any more movement.

Marathon 29-Hour Senate Session Passed 90+ Bills

12/23/24 02:12 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Marathon 29-Hour Senate Session Passed 90+ Bills
The Senate’s 29-hour long session saw more than 90 bills passed through third reading and ended with the announcement that the chamber will adjourn sine die on Monday, Dec. 30.

Here's The Fate Of Bills Dealing With Local Taxes, Fees

12/23/24 02:03 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Here's The Fate Of Bills Dealing With Local Taxes, Fees
What happened with local tax and fee bills as the legislature wound down? Here’s a look.