Blog tagged as Republicans

Whitmer Suggests Mass Vetoes If Promised Bills Don't Come

12/18/24 10:36 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Suggests Mass Vetoes If Promised Bills Don't Come
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told legislative leaders Tuesday that they “should not expect to see signatures on any more bills" until they have fulfilled their promises to pass certain pieces of legislation, a source told MIRS.

'States Are Where Change Happens In 2025

12/10/24 01:13 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
'States Are Where Change Happens In 2025
State legislatures across the nation have seen an "explosion of lobbying" as gridlock sets in on Washington D.C.

Hall Announces Equal Budget Allotments For Rs, Dems Alike In 2025 

12/06/24 12:37 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Hall Announces Equal Budget Allotments For Rs, Dems Alike In 2025 
Presumed future House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) announced Thursday evening that to preserve constituent relations across terms, baseline budget allotments for member offices will be $145,000 per year, regardless of majority or minority status.

Barrett To Occupy D.C. Office Of His Great-Grandfather 

11/22/24 12:49 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Barrett To Occupy D.C. Office Of His Great-Grandfather 
U.S. Rep-elect Tom Barrett will be in the same Washington, D.C. office that his great-grandfather, Louis Rabuat, occupied when he sponsored legislation adding "Under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance around 70 years ago.

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).