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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com
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Monday Feb 06, 2012
Monday Feb 06, 2012
Pete Hoekstra talks to reporters Monday morning after his controversial Super Bowl ad runs statewide. Listen the complete teleconference including reporter questions. Also, Stu Sandler, former Michigan Republican Party executive director, and the MIRS team give their opinions on the ad.
Monday Jan 30, 2012
Monday Jan 30, 2012
Join the MIRS crew for an interview with former U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer, who is working with BlueGreen Alliance to unite traditionally different facets of the Democratic party. Also hear from Michigan Virtual Charter Academy Head of School Stephanie Hargens about some of the misconceptions surrounding SB 619, which would open up the cyber school market.
Monday Jan 23, 2012
Monday Jan 23, 2012
Join MIRS reporters for a discussion on and grading of Gov. Rick Snyder's State of the State address, and learn why Progress Michigan Director David Holtz's was unimpressed. Reporters also talk about a how the proposed casino in Lansing could cost the state $15 million.
Monday Jan 16, 2012
Monday Jan 16, 2012
Is Mitt Romney still the Republican presidential primary frontrunner in Michigan? MIRS and Practical Political Consulting releases new polling data on the race. Can Democrats stop a Right to Work push in Indiana? Jack Spencer of Michigan Capitol Confidential was in Indianapolis last week and answers that question. And licensed psychologist Dr. Ira Glovinsky, who teaches a Masters' level autism class at Madonna University, gives his view on whether other mental health conditions should be included in legislation requiring more autism coverage in health insurance policies.
Monday Jan 09, 2012
Monday Jan 09, 2012
Rod Albert, the executive director of the North American International Auto Show, says he can "feel the energy" about this year's show, particularly with the domestic auto companies' comeback. He talks about why Lansing should care about Detroit's annual "Mardi Gras." Also, MIRS previews Friday's Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference with a few ideas on how to make the biannual event more interesting.
Monday Jan 02, 2012
Monday Jan 02, 2012
U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter, a former presidential candidate, helps MIRS break down the field on the eve of the Iowa Caucus during a 10-minute interview. Hawkeye alum Susan Demas defends Iowa's first-in-the-nation position and the whole MIRS team, plus Jack Spencer of Capitol Confidential, takes a look ahead to what should be the key issues going into 2012.
Monday Dec 26, 2011
Monday Dec 26, 2011
If 2011 was a year for legislative policy, 2012 will be "The Year Of Management" for Gov. Rick Snyder. The Governor shares his vision on reforming state bureaucracy. Also, former analyst Jack Spencer, now of Michigan Capitol Confidential, returns to rate Snyder's first-year performance. He also assists in naming MIRS' "House Member Of The Year" based on effectiveness, level of activity and impact.
Monday Dec 19, 2011
Monday Dec 19, 2011
Are there homophobic lawmakers in the Legislature? If so, who? Emily Dievendorf of Equality Michigan tackles this and several other questions, including the biggest reason Gov. Rick Snyder should veto the legislation banning domestic partnership benefits among public entities. Cindy Estrada of UAW 6000 talks about the importance of last week's contract approval by the Civil Service Commission, and MIRS names its Senator of the Year.
Monday Dec 12, 2011
Monday Dec 12, 2011
Kenneth Munson, regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services tackles questions about the Affordable Health Care Act, known as "Obamacare" to Republicans. MIRS also names its "Democratic Legislator of the Year" for 2011 based on its criteria of effectiveness, impact and level of activity. Also, will the House pass legislation lifting the cap on university-sponsored charter schools and cyber-schools? And Mitch Bean of Great Lakes Economic Consulting calls the potential combined surplus and fund balance for the state of around $700 million the most significant extra money to come state government's way in 11 years.
Tuesday Dec 06, 2011
Tuesday Dec 06, 2011
Gov. Rick Snyder today signed legislation mandating school districts to create anti-bullying policies.