MIRS Monday, Sept. 28, 2015

What are the odds former Rep. Todd Courser wins his seat back? MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn puts a percentage number on his chances. If not Courser, who are the front-runners in the now-open 82nd District House seat? MIRS gets an update from former Rep. Cindy Gamrat from the campaign trail. Why is it important lawmakers finish a road deal by the end of October?

Did Lance Binoniemi from the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) really believe the road funding question, Proposal 1, was going to pass on May 5? What was the MITA office like on May 6? And does he believe legislative leaders are finally moving forward on a final solution?