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MIRS Articles Of Note

MDARD Finds 3 More Dairy Herds With Avian Flu 

04/15/24 11:06 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MDARD Finds 3 More Dairy Herds With Avian Flu 
Three more dairy herds were found with the highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), bringing the total number to four.

Michigan's Pavement Quality Ranks Low 

04/15/24 10:46 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan's Pavement Quality Ranks Low 
Michigan ranks 40th nationally, and 10th in an 11-state peer group, on its overall pavement quality across the state

Loan Relief Vendors Asking Teachers For W-2s, Other Tax Info They Don't Need 

04/12/24 11:50 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Loan Relief Vendors Asking Teachers For W-2s, Other Tax Info They Don't Need 
At least one private vendor hired to assist employees access federal student loan relief is asking teachers for their W-2s, pay stubs and tax returns as part of the application process, which is not needed

Whitmer, Highway Administrator Say Gas Tax Needs Replacing 

04/12/24 09:23 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer, Highway Administrator Say Gas Tax Needs Replacing 
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer acknowledged Thursday that using a vehicle-miles-traveled concept and toll roads are possible replacements being discussed for the “antiquated gas tax" a

Bills Focus On Racial Disparities In Pregnancy & Maternal Care 

04/11/24 03:51 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Bills Focus On Racial Disparities In Pregnancy & Maternal Care 
Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) is spearheading a nine-bill package to investigate and combat racial disparities related to pregnancy and maternal healthcare
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