Blog tagged as Legislature

Ramped Up Oversight Committee Planned For State House Next Legislative Session

12/05/24 02:28 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Ramped Up Oversight Committee Planned For State House Next Legislative Session
House Republicans are planning a ramped up oversight committee for next year, possibly with subcommittees, that would be charged with investigating issues within state government

MSP Unable To Produce Record Of Alleged Gun-Pointing Claim 

12/02/24 01:00 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MSP Unable To Produce Record Of Alleged Gun-Pointing Claim 
Sen. Jim Runestad presented a letter Wednesday from the Michigan State Police (MSP) that it has no record of Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) reporting that a gun was pointed at her on the House floor during a COVID protest from 2020.

Attendance Issues Could Hamper Dems In Lame Duck 

12/02/24 12:53 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Attendance Issues Could Hamper Dems In Lame Duck 
House Democrats conceded on Wednesday they will be working with minority Republicans during lame duck session as attendance issues have surfaced within the majority caucus.

UAW: Lawmakers Must Pick A Side – Working Class Or Corporations 

11/26/24 02:11 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
UAW: Lawmakers Must Pick A Side – Working Class Or Corporations 
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is telling legislators that in the final days of the Democratic trifecta, they need to pick a side. Is their lame duck agenda going to help the working class or corporations?

Frisbie's 58-Vote Win Certified 

11/20/24 01:03 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Frisbie's 58-Vote Win Certified 
he Calhoun County Board of Canvassers officially certified on Monday the election results showing Republican Steve Frisbie won House District 44 by 58 votes over Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek).