Blog categorized as State Politics

What 3 Michigan Polls Show In Presidential Race

03/25/24 11:04 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
What 3 Michigan Polls Show In Presidential Race
Former President Donald Trump (47 percent) is leading incumbent Joe Biden (44 percent) by two points, but it’s within the margin of error, according to a March 15-16 Mitchell Research & Communications poll of 627 Michigan voters conducted for MIRS News this week

Trump Endorsement Takes Rogers From 27 to 67 Percent

03/21/24 05:02 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Trump Endorsement Takes Rogers From 27 to 67 Percent
If you ever questioned the value of President Donald Trump’s endorsement in a Republican primary, question no more.

MSP Slows Down High-Speed Pursuit Policy

03/15/24 10:52 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MSP Slows Down High-Speed Pursuit Policy
The Michigan State Police will only engage in a high-speed chase if there is probable cause to believe the driver or occupant of the pursued vehicle has committed a life-threatening or violent felony, under a policy change announced Thursday.

Michigan's Recount Rules Getting Reworked

03/14/24 04:52 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan's Recount Rules Getting Reworked
Legislation described as the most significant reform to the state’s recount law in decades received its first hearing today amid rave reviews from voting access advocates, but opposition from groups expressing concerns over potential voter fraud.

Former Legislators/Staffers Say Successful Staff Union Is Unlikely

03/12/24 02:43 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Former Legislators/Staffers Say Successful Staff Union Is Unlikely
Former GOP Sen. Wayne Schmidt and former Democratic House member LaMar Lemmons III, both of whom have worked on legislative staff