MIRS Articles Of Note

Eggs Hitting $6 A Dozen ... And It's Not Whitmer's Fault 

01/07/25 12:33 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Eggs Hitting $6 A Dozen ... And It's Not Whitmer's Fault 
An outbreak of an avian flu strain that's lethal to birds is hampering the nation's poultry industry and causing egg prices to spike in Michigan and across the country.

House Puts 64 Days On Its Jan.-June Calendar; Body Had A Quorum 55 Days In '24 

01/07/25 12:27 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
House Puts 64 Days On Its Jan.-June Calendar; Body Had A Quorum 55 Days In '24 
As far as the House is concerned, there's a new sheriff in town in 2025 and the plan is to be in session … a lot.

111 Bills From 2023-24 Backlogged On Way To Gov's Desk 

01/06/25 11:54 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
111 Bills From 2023-24 Backlogged On Way To Gov's Desk 
Michigan's 2023-24 Democratic trifecta is over, but the Governor is still waiting on 111 bills from last term to be presented to her for signing.

MDP Chair Candidates Take Swing At Duggan During Forum, 'Punch Him In The Mouth' 

01/06/25 11:46 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MDP Chair Candidates Take Swing At Duggan During Forum, 'Punch Him In The Mouth' 
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan became a hot topic during a Saturday forum of Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) chair candidates. Specifically, candidate Curtis Hertel Jr. said Democrats "have to be willing to punch him in the mouth, and say exactly who he is."

Hertel Wants More MI Home-Grown Staff, Working Class Messaging In MDP Chair Race

01/03/25 03:16 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Hertel Wants More MI Home-Grown Staff, Working Class Messaging In MDP Chair Race
A part of the vision of Curtis Hertel Jr., who's running for Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) chair, is to make sure the staff running a Michigan campaign are from the state as well.