top of page
Research Service Inc.
All Posts


Dems Reintroduce 'Teach MI History,' Requires Implicit Bias Training, Diverse History Learning
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 07/09/2025 ) Educators in Michigan would need to receive implicit bias training and lessons on "key...
Jul 9, 20253 min read


DGA-Affiliated Group Calls On State Senators To Support Gov's Road Plan
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 07/09/2025 ) America Works USA, an organization affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association...
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Does Talk On State Needing New Revenue 'Frame The Moment' For Tax The Rich Proposals?
Talk in Lansing right now about possibly creating new revenue for the government to fund schools or other services is helping "frame the moment" for tax-the-rich efforts, says Rachelle Crow-Hercher of the Invest In MI Kids ballot proposal committee.
Jul 9, 20254 min read


Nesbitt Demands Federal Investigation Into MEDC Grant Tied To Whitmer Associate
Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) called for a federal investigation into what he called “the growing scandal involving the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.”
Jul 9, 20253 min read


Psilocybin Decriminalized Under McFall Bill
Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) introduced HB 4686 last month that decriminalizes psilocybin possession for those with a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis.
Jul 8, 20251 min read


Dems Host Busy Townhall On What Happens Next With Medicaid Reforms
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 07/07/2025) (TROY) – Four Democratic lawmakers representing parts of Oakland County spoke to a filled room...
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Rice: Schools Passing 'Overly Cautious' Budgets Due To Missed Deadline In Lansing
Rice: Schools Passing 'Overly Cautious' Budgets Due To Missed Deadline In Lansing
Jul 6, 20253 min read


Report: 2024 County-Level Election Data Shows Record Turnout
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 07/07/2025) A new report shows a record county-level voter turnout in the state’s first presidential...
Jul 6, 20252 min read


Former Navy SEAL, Nuclear Code-Carrier Enters Primary To Challenge Barrett In CD-7
Matt Maasdam, a former Navy SEAL with a Brighton post office box listed on his website, is entering the 2026 Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) in one of Michigan's most competitive Congressional races.
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Legislature Fails To Pass K-12 Budget By Statutory Deadline
As the sun set on the July 1 statutory deadline, no budget bills passed the Legislature and a conference committee has not been set into motion, despite the House being gaveled in for eight hours and the Senate’s K-12 bill being listed on the agenda for through passage.
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Puri: Hall's Budget Approach 'Destined For Failure' Since The Beginning
With one day to go until the statutory July 1 budget deadline expires, House Minority Leader Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) told MIRS on Monday that Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township)’s budget approach has been destined for failure from the start.
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Coalition Forms Ballot Question Committee To Fight Corporate Influence In Politics
The Taking Back Our Power coalition on Monday announced it has formed a ballot question committee to fight corporate influence in Michigan’s politics.
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Parents Allowed To Opt Out Of School Lessons Using LGBTQ Books
Maryland parents who have religious objections to LGBTQ storybooks can opt out of those lesson plans for their children, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Legislators Married To Lobbyists Are Self Policing Potential Conflicts
Four state legislators reported a personal financial disclosure statements this month that they are married to lobbyists, a dynamic that - in Michigan, anyway – counts on the legislators themselves to avoid any conflict of interest landmines.
Jun 30, 20255 min read


Public's Confidence In Elections Up Slightly
A majority of Michigan Republicans, Democrats and independents are satisfied with the state's election laws, according to new polling that also found that 76 percent believe the November 2024 election was fair and secure.
Jun 27, 20252 min read


MSP Detectives Raid Livonia Lottery Office
Michigan State Police detectives on Thursday served a search warrant at the Michigan Lottery Office in Livonia.
Jun 27, 20251 min read


July 1 Deal For School Budget Not Far-Fetched
July 1 Deal For School Budget Not Far-Fetched
Jun 25, 20253 min read


What Guardrails Are Needed For AI As Its Creators Struggle To Control It?
What Guardrails Are Needed For AI As Its Creators Struggle To Control It?
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Flashing Lights? Slow Down Under Senate's 'Move Over' Law Reform
The Senate Tuesday passed updates to Michigan's "Move Over" traffic laws for motorists who encounter pulled-over emergency vehicles with flashing or rotating lights, creating a new $750 civil fine for not slowing down.
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Bots Jacking Up Ticket Prices? Swift House Action May Mean We Don't Need To 'Tolerate It' Anymore
Bots Jacking Up Ticket Prices? Swift House Action May Mean We Don't Need To 'Tolerate It' Anymore
Jun 23, 20252 min read
bottom of page
