MIRS Articles Of Note

On Average, Whitmer Takes 17 Days To Call A Special Election

01/16/25 01:10 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Republicans are anxiously tapping their fingers, checking their watches and refreshing their emails, waiting for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call the special election to fill the 35th Senate seat.

Report Finds High-Poverty Schools Disproportionately Struggle With Teacher Shortages

01/15/25 05:37 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

Michigan’s underserved school districts are disproportionately affected by the current teacher shortage.

Enviros Argue MPSC Screwed Up In Greenlighting Line 5 Tunnel

01/15/25 05:31 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) screwed up when it barred evidence as it considered whether to allow the Great Lakes Tunnel Project to house Line 5, multiple attorneys told an appeals panel Tuesday.

Governor Doesn't Rule Out Saving The Tipped Wage

01/14/25 02:25 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)

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."