Blog tagged as Legislature

Lawmakers Pledge Ethics Reforms In Wake Of Minard Charges

12/26/23 04:09 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Lawmakers Pledge Ethics Reforms In Wake Of Minard Charges
Democratic leadership in the House and Senate pledged transparency and ethics reform today in response to the combined 21 criminal charges against Rob and Anne Minard for bilking at least $525,000 out of various political action committees and 501(c)4s.

Should MI's Corporate Incentive Spending Be Less Regulated?

12/21/23 03:35 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Should MI's Corporate Incentive Spending Be Less Regulated?
Mike Johnston, the Michigan Manufacturers Association's (MMA's) executive vice president of government affairs, knows of one change he'd like to see the state's corporate incentive program undergo.

2023: Fewest Unanimous House Votes Since 1849

12/01/23 02:48 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
2023: Fewest Unanimous House Votes Since 1849
The state House voted unanimously on legislation 19 times out of 586 roll call votes this year, the fewest number of unanimous votes in a regular session since the year after the U.S.-Mexican War in 1849

Several Abortion Regulations Struck From Books At Whitmer's RHA Bill-Signing 

11/22/23 11:50 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Several Abortion Regulations Struck From Books At Whitmer's RHA Bill-Signing 
The Governor signed the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) bills Tuesday, lifting multiple abortion-related regulations, like the requirement for abortion procedural clinics to be licensed as freestanding surgical outpatient facilities and detailed reporting mandates.

15% Of Legislators Go Hunting To Start Sine Die 

11/21/23 01:18 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
15% Of Legislators Go Hunting To Start Sine Die 
Since the Legislature adjourned for the year before Nov. 11, 21 legislators had plenty of time for the opening day of firearm deer hunting season on Nov. 15 to fill the freezer with venison.