MIRS Articles Of Note

UI Benefit Increase Headed To Governor

12/11/24 04:12 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
UI Benefit Increase Headed To Governor
Senate bills that raise the weekly financial benefits one can receive from unemployment and increase the amount of time a person is eligible for the benefits passed the House Tuesday.

'States Are Where Change Happens In 2025

12/10/24 01:13 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
'States Are Where Change Happens In 2025
State legislatures across the nation have seen an "explosion of lobbying" as gridlock sets in on Washington D.C.

CRC: Hall's Road Funding Plan Creates $2.5B Hole

12/10/24 01:00 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
CRC: Hall's Road Funding Plan Creates $2.5B Hole
House Minority Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland Township)'s plan to shift $2.7 billion in tax revenue to road infrastructure will mean "major reductions" of around 17 percent to the state's General Fund

Singh: Consumers Shouldn't Worry About Being Taken Advantage Of

12/09/24 03:01 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Singh: Consumers Shouldn't Worry About Being Taken Advantage Of
Senate Democrats on Thursday passed a sweeping “consumer protection” law reminiscent of legislation passed in the 1970s designed to give residents more ability to sue businesses that act in arguably deceptive or fraudulent ways.

Crime Down Last 5 Years Based On MSP Dashboard

12/09/24 02:35 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Crime Down Last 5 Years Based On MSP Dashboard
Overall crime in Michigan dropped in 2023 compared to 2022 and 2019, according to a new dashboard run by the Michigan State Police.