MIRS Articles Of Note

Rank MI Vote Wants SOS, Clerks' Input Before Starting Signature Gathering Process

10/08/24 02:05 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Rank MI Vote Wants SOS, Clerks' Input Before Starting Signature Gathering Process
he group wanting to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan won't start collecting signatures for a ballot initiative until they receive input from local clerks and the Secretary of State. However, not getting the election officials' blessing isn't a dealbreaker.

$1M For Reporting Unsafe Gun Storage Headed To OK2SAY School Safety Tip Line

10/07/24 11:50 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
$1M For Reporting Unsafe Gun Storage Headed To OK2SAY School Safety Tip Line
A new $1 million funding pot for students to anonymously report "improperly stored" guns is supposed to go to Michigan's current OK2SAY program

Historically, Republican Presidential Candidates Win Michigan

10/07/24 11:39 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Historically, Republican Presidential Candidates Win Michigan
We're all well familiar by now that the Democratic presidential nominee has won Michigan seven out of the last eight elections, but historically speaking, Republican candidates have dominated the state.

Report: 2023 Michigan Job Numbers Highest In 20 Years, Real Wages Stagnant

10/04/24 11:27 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Report: 2023 Michigan Job Numbers Highest In 20 Years, Real Wages Stagnant
A Michigan Center for Data and Analytics report of the labor market and wages across the state showed there were signs that the job market was slowing down.

52% of Michigan Residents Think Presidential Candidates Over 75 Are Too Old

10/04/24 11:11 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
52% of Michigan Residents Think Presidential Candidates Over 75 Are Too Old
More than half of Michigan residents believe candidates aged 75 or older are too old to run for president, according to a recent survey conducted by Mitchell Research for MIRS.