Blog by Team MIRS

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement urged Senators to support a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget that spends $475,000 and dedicates one full-time employee to removing judges’ personal information – such as home addresses – from the internet.

It won’t be just voting to see a rematch of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Feb. 27. Voters in most Michigan counties will also be considering a combined $1.04 billion in local millage, bond and other tax issues.

Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-Garden City) Thursday announced the introduction of a two-bill package prohibiting regulated electric or natural gas utilities and their affiliated political action committees (PACs) from making donations to dark money vehicles like 501(c)4s or 527s.

Senate Republicans have introduced "The Strong Borders, Safe Communities" plan, aiming to raise penalties for fentanyl manufacturing and possession, and to prohibit municipalities in Michigan from declaring themselves as "sanctuary cities" for undocumented immigrants.

The communications and records management system used by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers would see a $1.58 million upgrade under the Governor's proposed DNR $542.8 million budget.