MIRS Articles Of Note

Morgan Hopes Rare Disease Advisory Council Is A Lame Duck Priority 

11/27/24 11:43 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Morgan Hopes Rare Disease Advisory Council Is A Lame Duck Priority 
Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) is pushing for the Rare Disease Advisory Council to be a priority in the Senate this lame-duck session.

UAW: Lawmakers Must Pick A Side – Working Class Or Corporations 

11/26/24 02:11 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
UAW: Lawmakers Must Pick A Side – Working Class Or Corporations 
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is telling legislators that in the final days of the Democratic trifecta, they need to pick a side. Is their lame duck agenda going to help the working class or corporations?

Haadsma Only Race To File For Recount 

11/26/24 02:02 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Haadsma Only Race To File For Recount 
Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) in the 44th House District submitted the only recount from the Nov. 5 General Election to the Secretary of State before Monday's deadline.

Hall: Death Shows Why Illegal Immigrants Shouldn't Get Licenses; Dems Disagree 

11/25/24 01:50 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Hall: Death Shows Why Illegal Immigrants Shouldn't Get Licenses; Dems Disagree 
House Minority Floor Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) urged House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) last week to spike legislation that would allow adults, regardless of immigration status, to qualify for a Michigan driver's license.

MI Economic Outlook Report: 'Election Results Amplified Uncertainty' 

11/25/24 01:40 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MI Economic Outlook Report: 'Election Results Amplified Uncertainty' 
The University of Michigan’s 2025-2026 Economic Outlook for Michigan released Friday says “election results have amplified the uncertainty surrounding Michigan’s economic outlook,” following a period of economic decline since the spring of this year.