Blog categorized as Elections

Blanchard, Engler Working Together To Restore Faith In Michigan's Elections 

09/13/24 01:01 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Blanchard, Engler Working Together To Restore Faith In Michigan's Elections 
On Nov. 6, 1990, then-Gov. James Blanchard and then-Senate Majority Leader John Engler went head-to-head in what would become one of the closest elections in recent Michigan history.

Nine States To Have Abortion On The Ballot

09/12/24 09:17 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Nine States To Have Abortion On The Ballot
Florida, Arizona and seven other states are asking voters about a woman's right to an abortion in November, according to data collected by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Of the 150 statewide ballot measures this November, 10 are abortion related.

It's Final - Kennedy's Name Stays On MI Ballots

09/10/24 02:14 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
It's Final - Kennedy's Name Stays On MI Ballots
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name cannot be removed from the Nov. 5 ballot despite withdrawing from the presidential race, the Michigan Supreme Court held Monday.

Trump Promises Free IVF Treatment In Potterville 

08/30/24 11:42 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Trump Promises Free IVF Treatment In Potterville 
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced a promise for free in vitro fertilization (IVF) as a part of his pro-family agenda during a campaign stop at a Potterville steel plant.

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds '22 SOS Election Rules

08/29/24 11:27 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Supreme Court Upholds '22 SOS Election Rules
The Secretary of State’s 2022 instructions that tightened restrictions on election challengers are consistent with state election laws and don't need to undergo the traditional rule-making process, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.