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Whitmer Asks FEMA, Congress For More Warm-Winter Relief

04/05/24 04:20 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration asking for more ways to help winter businesses impacted by the lack of snow.

MICRC Commissioners Lange, Wagner Condemn Recent Raise, Voice Other Concerns

04/05/24 04:10 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

When asked if serving on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) merits a more than $55,000 salary, which the panel approved for itself last month, Rhonda Lange, a Republican commissioner, said "absolutely not."

U.S. DOT Establishes 2-Person Train Crew Rule Nationwide, MI Has Its Own Bills

04/04/24 10:52 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday it will be enforcing a two-person crew mandate for railroad operations. Michigan's lawmakers have attempted to establish a similar requirement within the state, but legislation has sat dormant for a year.

Rivets Record-Breaking Fundraising Includes Maximum Contributions From Kildee

04/04/24 10:39 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) today announced she raised $825,000 in one quarter to replace Congressman Dan Kildee (D-Flint) in MI-08, a total apparently helped along by Kildee’s own contributions.