MIRS Articles Of Note

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds '22 SOS Election Rules

08/29/24 11:27 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Supreme Court Upholds '22 SOS Election Rules
The Secretary of State’s 2022 instructions that tightened restrictions on election challengers are consistent with state election laws and don't need to undergo the traditional rule-making process, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

EMS Providers Stuck With $6M In Unpaid Prison Bills

08/29/24 11:13 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
EMS Providers Stuck With $6M In Unpaid Prison Bills
Somebody owes Michigan EMS providers $6 million in unpaid health care services they've provided Michigan prisons, and they're asking lawmakers to help.

Slotkin Accepts WOOD-TV, WXYZ Debates

08/28/24 01:29 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Slotkin Accepts WOOD-TV, WXYZ Debates
U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly)'s campaign announced that it has agreed to two televised debates in October against Republican opponent Mike Rogers, neither of which were the debates proposed by the Michigan Debate Task Force.

Child Vaccinations Still Below Pre-Pandemic Rates

08/28/24 01:08 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Child Vaccinations Still Below Pre-Pandemic Rates
Low vaccination rates have become a statewide issue in Michigan schools, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

60% Voted In August Primary Absentee, 3.5% Voted Early

08/27/24 02:05 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
60% Voted In August Primary Absentee, 3.5% Voted Early
Polling places for the August primary election saw about two million people cast ballots, with about 1.2 million (60%) voting absentee and more than 70,000 (3.5%) vote early, according to Bureau of Elections Director Jonathan Brater.