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Still No Bipartisan Action on House Floor…

The third day of session in 2024 marked yet another day with no action, after a bipartisan bill package making technical changes to Michigan-based trusts was not taken up.

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January 23, 2024

Hoekstra Named New Chair of Anti-Karamo MIGOP

The faction of the Michigan Republican Party (MRP) State Committee that remove Kristina Karamo from the chairmanship on Jan. 6 voted Friday to elect former Congressman and U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands Pete Hoekstra to lead the party.

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January 16, 2024

MICRC Sets Up To Redraw 7 House Districts Without Salary Increase

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) set the elements it needs to start redrawing the seven state House districts ordered by the federal court, and would do it without a pay raise.

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January 16, 2024

Paid Family Leave Not On Front Burner In Senate

When asked how confident he is that his committee will vote on legislation establishing 15 weeks of paid family leave in Michigan this year, Senate Housing and Human Services Chair Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) said …

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January 9, 2024

After Her Removal Vote, Karamo: ‘I Am the Chair’

A special meeting of the Michigan Republican Party State Committee members voted to remove Chair Kristina Karamo and three other party officials from their positions.

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January 9, 2024

2024 Starts With a Bang

The 2024 calendar year doesn’t need Michigan’s now-legal aerial fireworks to give it a bang. The story lines hitting Michigan’s political scene have the new year off to a fast start. Here’s MIRS' Top 9 to …

January 1, 2024

Legislative District Maps Found To Violate Voting Rights Act

Any future elections in a combined 13 Metro Detroit legislative districts are on hold after a federal panel ruled Thursday that the race-based drawing of Michigan’s 2021 House and Senate redistricting maps […]

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December 19, 2023

Whitmer Makes Special Election Endorsements

Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made endorsements in the two House seats up for special election

December 19, 2023

Looking Ahead to 2024 With MDSHA Director

Michigan State Housing Development Authority Executive Director Amy Hovey may not have landed in the field of housing on purpose, but she has found a sense of purpose and passion for working in housing to …

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December 12, 2023

Michigan Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Adopt-and-Amend

Two attorneys told the Michigan Supreme Court that the 2018 Republican-led Legislature’s adopt-and-amend tactic on the minimum wage increase and paid sick leave initiative was unconstitutional.

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December 12, 2023

Irwin Most Liberal Senator Second Year In Row; Hoitenga Most Conservative

Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) was the Legislature's most liberal senator this year, while Sen. Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton) was the chamber's most conservative member.

December 5, 2023

Education, Transportation Funding Overhaul Recommended By Growth Council

The Growing Michigan Together Council is recommending a funding system overhaul to the state's education system and its roads as a way to make the state more attractive for those looking to move, according to a …

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December 5, 2023

Xiong, Lemmons Highlight Warren Field; Crowded Dem Primary In Westland

Five Democrats and one Republican filed to run in the special election for the 25th House District in Westland, according to the Wayne County Clerk's office.

November 28, 2023

Special Elections Announced for January 30, April 16

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday called for a special election outside of the already scheduled 2024 election days to fill two now-vacant state House seats.

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November 28, 2023

Aiyash Most Liberal In House, Schriver Most Conservative

Though the candidates for most conservative House member stood out pretty quickly, the candidate for most liberal House member was harder to spot.

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November 21, 2023

RSQE Forecasts Steady Michigan Economy

The Michigan economy is intrinsically tied to the fate of the United States and the economists at the 71st Annual Economic Outlook Conference released a good sailing report for the state, barring any massive waves.

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