Blog categorized as State Politics

MICRC Has Until Feb. 2 To Redraw House Maps

01/10/24 10:56 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MICRC Has Until Feb. 2 To Redraw House Maps
Michigan's Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) has until Feb. 2 to produce an electoral map for the Michigan House for public comment.

Whitmer Says No On Power Sharing In House

01/10/24 10:48 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Says No On Power Sharing In House
When asked if the time has come for the 54-54 split House to look into a shared power situation, which has been suggested by House Republican Leader Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was confident in her "No."

A 'Few More Months' On Shirkey PAC Investigation

01/09/24 09:17 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
A 'Few More Months' On Shirkey PAC Investigation
Amid 21 charges leveled against Anne and Robert Minard, the specter of 501c4 nonprofits has conjured up the ghost of allegations from election cycles past

Pego Cancels Karamo's Meeting

01/09/24 09:04 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Pego Cancels Karamo's Meeting
Newly-declared Michigan Republican Party Chair Malinda Pego has stated that the special State Committee meeting for Jan. 13 that allegedly deposed Chair Kristina Karamo set has been canceled.

Special Master,' MICRC Both May Be Redrawing Maps

01/08/24 02:53 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Special Master,' MICRC Both May Be Redrawing Maps
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) and a special master may both be redrawing legislative districts in Metro Detroit, based on a hearing Friday in a federal courtroom.