MIRS Articles Of Note

The three-bill package designed to raise more revenue for state parks would require drivers to opt-out of the recreational passport when renewing their vehicle tabs every year.

Before misdemeanor trials, some residents could be enrolled in mental illness treatment programs and possibly have charges dismissed, under jail diversion bills the Senate unanimously approved Wednesday.

House Republicans are planning a ramped up oversight committee for next year, possibly with subcommittees, that would be charged with investigating issues within state government

Every year, $5 million would be set aside for an emergency infrastructure disaster relief fund under legislation that moved out of a House committee Tuesday

Hundreds of firefighters circled two floors of the Capitol rotunda Tuesday afternoon and boomed chants that urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would allow firefighter unions to bargain over staffing levels with their municipalities.