MIRS Articles Of Note

Bayer Chairs New MiLEAP Approps Subcommittee, More Senate Committee Updates 

02/05/25 12:40 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Bayer Chairs New MiLEAP Approps Subcommittee, More Senate Committee Updates 
The Senate will have a new appropriations subcommittee overseeing Michigan's Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP), with Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Keego Harbor) as chair.

Yale Chamber Accuses Senator’s Wife Of Stealing 

02/05/25 12:26 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Yale Chamber Accuses Senator’s Wife Of Stealing 
St. Clair County Circuit Court records show that Yale Area Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against Sen. Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway)’s wife, Kellie Lauwers, who reportedly stole $32,300 from the chamber.

ACLU Sues U-M For Banning Pro-Palestine Protestors 

02/04/25 01:12 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
ACLU Sues U-M For Banning Pro-Palestine Protestors 
The University of Michigan (U-M) is facing a federal lawsuit challenging the university's ban on people who participated in pro-Palestine protests.

Supremes: East Lansing's Franchise Fee Is A Tax 

02/04/25 01:09 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Supremes: East Lansing's Franchise Fee Is A Tax 
East Lansing's 5 percent franchise fee for Lansing Board of Water & Light (LBWL) customers is a tax, the Michigan Supreme Court held on Monday.

Rules Committee Chair Schuette On What To Expect From The Committee 

02/03/25 01:00 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Rules Committee Chair Schuette On What To Expect From The Committee 
Rep. Bill G. Schuette, the incoming chair of the House Rules Committee, said his committee will take up bills that change administrative rule promulgation authority and bills that need extra work, with the intent of avoiding major changes from being made in floor substitutes in the future.