MIRS Articles Of Note

Governor Doesn't Rule Out Saving The Tipped Wage

01/14/25 02:25 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Governor Doesn't Rule Out Saving The Tipped Wage
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer didn't rule out Monday signing legislation that would amend the tipped wage and earned sick leave, saying only in response to reporters' question, "I'll continue to watch and see what they come up with."

1980 Saw Similar Bill Presentation Dilemma As 2025

01/14/25 02:15 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
1980 Saw Similar Bill Presentation Dilemma As 2025
Everybody knows about the nine bills from last term sitting in limbo in the House clerk's office.

Michigan Could Legally Tax People A Lot More 

01/13/25 03:35 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Could Legally Tax People A Lot More 
Constitutionally speaking, Michigan government could be taxing its residents much more than it is. A lot more.

House Employees Allowed To Pack Heat In HOB 

01/13/25 03:30 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
House Employees Allowed To Pack Heat In HOB 
State House employees will be allowed to carry firearms in the House Office Building (HOB) starting today, under a rule change announced late Friday by House Business Office Director Doug Simon.

Hall Wants SFA's Projected $1B Surplus To Go To Roads 

01/10/25 12:26 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Hall Wants SFA's Projected $1B Surplus To Go To Roads 
House Speaker Matt Hall said Thursday the estimated $1 billion that the Senate Fiscal Agency says the state will ultimately end Fiscal Year 2024 with, and the extra $1 billion expected in the current FY ‘25 and next year’s FY '26 should be put into roads, bridges and infrastructure.