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Monday Dec 05, 2011
Monday Dec 05, 2011
As part of its inaugural "Legislator of the Year" award series, MIRS announces its first-ever "Freshman of the Year" out of five nominees put up by the MIRS staff based on a lawmaker's effectiveness, impact and level of activity in 2011. Also, who will pick up Herman Cain's support in Michigan? And two key events in the House and Senate are recapped. Finally, Tony Hansen of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs reports some unexpected news from the deer hunting front. What is making the 2011 season so unusual?
Thursday Dec 01, 2011
Thursday Dec 01, 2011
Gov. Rick SNYDER today delivered a special message on talent and workforce development at Delta College in Bay City.
Monday Nov 28, 2011
Monday Nov 28, 2011
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer talks with the media on Nov. 28, 2011, on a larger, national strategy by Democrats to go after presidential candidate Mitt Romney for his perceived "flip-flopping" on numerous issues.
Monday Nov 28, 2011
Monday Nov 28, 2011
Which GOP freshmen lawmakers do Zach Pohl of the union-backed group We Are the People see as being most at risk going into 2012 elections? Pohl, who has been going door-to-door through various House districts, names his top two. Also, the MIRS team discusses whether Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero or Mother Nature will chase out the "Occupy Lansing" protestors from a public park first. And, with new House Education Committee Chair Tom McMillin getting ready to move the removal of the university-sponsored charter school cap, the question is asked: Why has it taken Republicans so long to move on this?
Monday Nov 21, 2011
Monday Nov 21, 2011
MIRS and other media knew about the alleged child molestation accusations against U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee by his extended family members for months. Why did it take a Washington, D.C., blogger to break open the floodgates on the story? Also, MIRS' team make predictions on whether Detroit will fall into emergency manager status. David Palsrok, the lobbyist for the Small Business Association of Michigan, grades Gov. Rick Snyder and the Legislature.
Monday Nov 14, 2011
Monday Nov 14, 2011
The House Democrats rolled out their economic development plan this morning. What do they believe will stimulate the state's economy? Also, why isn't the Department of Education meeting today's deadline to submit an important federal waiver? Rep. Bob Genetski talks about why he voted no on the bullying bill. Michigan Republican Party Chair Bobby Schostak throws presidential candidate Rick Perry a lifesaver following Wednesday's presidential debate. And, finally, did Herman Cain put the sexual harassment issue behind him at Oakland University? Attorney General Bill Schuette is posed with that question.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
Listen to Gov. Rick Perry talk with reporters immediately after tonight's presidential debate at Oakland University. "I stepped in it," he admits when talking about forgetting on stage the fact that he wants to get rid of the Department of Energy.
Monday Nov 07, 2011
Monday Nov 07, 2011
Will Rep. Paul Scott (R-Grand Blanc) be recalled? Who is the frontrunner in the special Democratic primary in the 29th House District to succeed former Rep. Tim Melton? The MIRS team answers those questions and what is next in the bullying debate that has exploded in the state Senate. Also, Joan Fabiano with Grassroots in Michigan talks about the Tea Party's growing presence at the state Capitol.
Monday Oct 31, 2011
Monday Oct 31, 2011
The Governor's transportation proposals didn't catch immediate fire last week, but what are the alternatives? Former HFA Director Mitch Bean of Great Lakes Economic Consulting gives them. Also, are changes to the state's workers' compensation and no-fault insurance system on tap in the House this week? Finally, Ken Moore, president of the Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA), reflects on what he called the toughest bargaining cycle yet.
Monday Oct 24, 2011
Monday Oct 24, 2011
In today's podcast, Susan Demas outlines why the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) went down and Detroit Chamber Vice President Brad Williams weighs in on the topic. We also touch on the Supreme Court's recent recall involvement and the Occupy Lansing protests happening in Reutter Park.