MIRS Monday, March 11, 2024

Should staffers in the Michigan Senate and House have union representation? (starts at 1:10)

Former state Senator Wayne Schmidt, a Traverse City Republican, believes "the need for a union is really not there," and that being a legislative staffer is not a clock-in and clock-out type of job. 

Meanwhile, past state Representative LaMar Lemmons III, a Detroit Democrat, would be against staffers being represented by a union that's involved in the political process. 

Also, Lindsay Huddleston II of Sport Psychology Solutions is promoting a bill allowing high school athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness (NIL) (Starts at 24:00). He adds that currently in Michigan, young athletes could have their previous wins protested and deemed null and void if they accept social media brand deals. 

Additionally, MIRS speaks with Director Amy McMillan of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks System (Starts at 44:45). The parks system is now looking to raise $2.4 million over three years to support more learning programs on science and outdoor recreation, as well as more free swim lessons.