Blog tagged as History

Juneteenth Recognized As State Holiday After Years Of Being Ignored

06/18/22 11:20 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Juneteenth Recognized As State Holiday After Years Of Being Ignored
While the country is set to recognize Juneteenth on Saturday, celebrating the complete end of slavery in the United States, one might find that five years ago Juneteenth resolutions were nonexistent in the Michigan Legislature.

AG: It Would Be 'Difficult' To Remove Kelley If Elected Gov, 'Even If Convicted'

06/15/22 11:09 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
AG: It Would Be 'Difficult' To Remove Kelley If Elected Gov, 'Even If Convicted'
Attorney General Dana Nessel said it is "shocking and yet unsurprising all at the same time" that Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley's recent arrest may help build his coffers.

First Female Chair Of Senate Finance Passes

04/01/22 07:09 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
First Female Chair Of Senate Finance Passes

Former Sen. Joanne Emmons, a Republican of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday at the age of 88.

 

Emmons was the first female chair of the Senate Finance Committee and served in the Michigan Legislature from 1987 through 2002.  The Big Rapids Republican served two terms in the Michigan House a...