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Several Abortion Regulations Struck From Books At Whitmer's RHA Bill-Signing 

11/22/23 11:50 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Several Abortion Regulations Struck From Books At Whitmer's RHA Bill-Signing 
The Governor signed the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) bills Tuesday, lifting multiple abortion-related regulations, like the requirement for abortion procedural clinics to be licensed as freestanding surgical outpatient facilities and detailed reporting mandates.

Study: Energy Package To Cost Users $100+ More Monthly 

11/02/23 04:33 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Study: Energy Package To Cost Users $100+ More Monthly 
The energy reforms that moved through the Legislature Wednesday would cost the average ratepayer more than $100 a month over the next 27 years, under a modeling study conducted by a Minnesota-based free market think tank to be published by month’s end.

First Day Of Map Trial Focuses On Dilution Of Black Voters 

11/02/23 04:13 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
First Day Of Map Trial Focuses On Dilution Of Black Voters 
A three-judge panel heard from five members of the Michigan Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission (MICRC) Wednesday during the opening of the Agee et. Al v. Bensonhere.

Oxford Shooting Report Recommends One Change In Law

11/01/23 05:11 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Oxford Shooting Report Recommends One Change In Law
A third-party report conducted on the Oxford shootings in 2021 suggested that lawmakers ban insurers from denying or threatening to deny coverage to school employees who voluntarily cooperate in any investigation.

AGs Office Admits Flint Water Prosecutions Closed

11/01/23 05:03 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
AGs Office Admits Flint Water Prosecutions Closed
It’s official – criminal charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder arising out of the Flint water crisis is dead after the Michigan Supreme Court Tuesday denied the Attorney General’s appeal request.