MIRS Articles Of Note

Republicans Cast MI's 15 Electoral College Votes For Trump In Red And Jolly Ceremony

12/18/24 10:26 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Republicans Cast MI's 15 Electoral College Votes For Trump In Red And Jolly Ceremony
Republicans Tuesday cast all of Michigan's 15 Electoral College votes for President-elect Donald Trump.

Hertel Announces For Michigan Democratic Party Chair

12/17/24 09:35 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Hertel Announces For Michigan Democratic Party Chair

(Source: MIRS.news, Published 12/16/2024) Former Sen. Curtis Hertel announced Monday his bid to be the next Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) Chair and that he has support from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and numerous other Democratic leaders.

 

Hertel, who ran for the 7th congressional district seat thi...

MI Chamber Doesn't Rule Out Post-Lame Duck Petition Drive; Tate Digs In On Tipped Wage

12/17/24 09:23 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MI Chamber Doesn't Rule Out Post-Lame Duck Petition Drive; Tate Digs In On Tipped Wage
With the Michigan Chamber of Commerce on the losing end of several lame duck votes, Chamber Vice President Wendy Block said the Chamber wouldn't rule out a statewide petition drive.

D's Hit Breaking Point After R's Bail Over Tipped Wage

12/16/24 09:54 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
D's Hit Breaking Point After R's Bail Over Tipped Wage
The House Democratic caucus's ability to stay unified was tested Friday evening as the 56 members faced an agenda of 120 bills after their Republican colleagues walked out in protest.

Obituary Of 10 Big Bills That Didn't Survive Lame Duck

12/16/24 09:37 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Obituary Of 10 Big Bills That Didn't Survive Lame Duck
Friday night, the House ended a high-intensity lame duck week at 10:44 p.m. Because of the Legislature's five-day rule, this week was essentially the last week for the Senate and House to move their bills into the other chamber in time to have them voted on next week.