Experts say company’s trademark claims on M-22 don’t hold water
Two experts in intellectual property law have told MIRS they don't believe the marker for Michigan's renowned M-22 highway can be trademarked.
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October 18, 2016
October 18, 2016
COA clarifies restrictions for businesses operated on residential land
Two families that operated small businesses out of their homes have to cease their activity on their land because it violated Lyon Township's zoning ordinance, which had designated the land "residential agricultural," according to a …
October 11, 2016
3 Up North House Races, 3 Very Different Results
The theme-less nature of this year's state House races carried into the polling results Target Insyght reported in three up north contests for MIRS and Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI).
October 11, 2016
15 Races Most Likely To Flip — No Presidential Coattails In 2016
State House candidates in competitive districts who believe Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton are going to carry them over the finish line may be in a for a rude awakening in 2016 based on Target …
October 4, 2016
Lyons planning hearings on term limit reform
The chair of the House Elections Committee is pledging to hold at least two hearings before year's end on reforming the state's term limit law with the hopes of moving a proposal out of the …
October 4, 2016
Report: Unfunded health care twice as much as unfunded pensions
Michigan's state and local unfunded liabilities is a problem that is only compounding with time, warned former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker in his report to West Michigan business leaders Monday.
October 4, 2016
VerHeulen, Leonard camps look to pool resources for Republican majority
It's official. Early Tuesday morning, Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-Walker) announced via press release he would support Rep. Tom Leonard (R-DeWitt) for caucus leader in the 2017-18 term.
September 27, 2016
Proposals In Other States Hint At Michigan’s Future Ballot Questions
Michigan is going into November without a single statewide ballot question. That's not the case elsewhere in the United States, though. There is a slew of referendums outside of Michigan, provoked by legislature and citizen …
September 27, 2016
Gov, Legislature On Collision Course Over HICA
The Health Insurance Claims Assessment (HICA), a fee designed to draw down $600 million in federal Medicaid money, would go away and be replaced by a creative tax shift starting Jan. 1, 2019, under legislation …
September 21, 2016
Tesla denied dealership license from Secretary of State
The California-based luxury electric car manufacturer Tesla has been denied a dealership license in Michigan by the Secretary of State.
September 21, 2016
Why eight years for medical marijuana regs?
Shortly after Michigan voters supported an initiative to legalize medical marijuana, patient rights advocates couldn't get the time of day from lawmakers, who argued the regulation of medical marijuana was too hot to handle. …
September 13, 2016
Proposed 20% Tax Credit For Angel Investors Flies Into Committee
Only Silicon Valley has more "angel investor" backed start-up companies than Michigan and legislation brought before a House committee Wednesday could get the Great Lakes State a little closer.
September 13, 2016
Medical Marijuana Regulation Bills Exhaled From Senate
Roughly eight years since Michigan voters agreed to allow marijuana use for medical purposes, the Senate passed legislation Thursday creating a regulatory framework for the substance. HB 4209 and HB 4827 create five different licenses …
September 13, 2016
Autonomous Vehicle Bills Cruise Out of Senate to Open Road In House
A four-bill package – SB 0995, SB 0996, SB 0997 and SB 0998 -- designed to authorize the testing of autonomous vehicle research in Michigan passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday and appears to have an …
August 30, 2016
Five Incumbents On Republican Floor Leader Shortlist
The Republican caucus competition for leadership spots next session is off to the races. Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-Walker) and Rep. Tom Leonard (R-DeWitt) are long known to be vying for the top slot as Speaker, but …
August 30, 2016
Competing Visions For Uber In MI Play Out In Senate
The sponsor of a House bill setting up specific statewide standards for companies like Uber and Lyft says he'd like the package to move as soon as next month.
August 30, 2016
What Can Get Done In 20 Session Days?
Twenty or so days, that's all that is left for Michigan's 98th Legislature.
August 9, 2016
Who Do The Pundits Think Will Run For Governor?
Even though the next gubernatorial race is two years away, the inside players around town know that the race is already tacitly underway.
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