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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com
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Thursday Oct 06, 2011
Thursday Oct 06, 2011
Gov. Rick Snyder tells MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn before his "Bike With Rick" event on Mackinac Island that he would not need to seek re-election if he accomplished his agenda in one term.
Monday Oct 03, 2011
Monday Oct 03, 2011
Listen to an update on the AFL-CIO meeting in Detroit and MIRS' Alisha Green's perceptions from Thursday's U.S. Senate debate in Dewitt. How many charter schools can exist in Michigan if the cap is lifted? Dan Quisenberry from the state's charter school association answers that question. Also, Bernie Porn from EPIC/MRA discusses what a "push poll" is.
Monday Sep 26, 2011
Monday Sep 26, 2011
Listen to Gov. Rick Perry and former Massachusettes Gov. Mitt Romney's complete Saturday speeches from the Mackinac Republican Leadership conference on Mackinac Island.
Monday Sep 19, 2011
Monday Sep 19, 2011
Michigan Education Association (MEA) President Steve Cook talks about the decision to single out Rep. Paul Scott (R-Grand Ledge) and whether the MEA is finished with funding legislative recall efforts. Has the Scott recall gotten personal? Cook answers that question, as well. Gov. Jennifer Granholm also pitches her new book, "A Governor's Story."
Wednesday Sep 14, 2011
Monday Sep 12, 2011
Monday Sep 12, 2011
On this edition of the MIRS Monday Podcast join publisher John T. Reurink and Michigan Chamber of Commerce CEO Rich Studley in a conversation covering the recall situation, New International Trade Crossing (NITC) debate and what the legislature could be tackling in upcoming months. A special send-out song comes from a House session this week, where members showed their vocal prowess with a legislative rendition of "God Bless America" in honor of the 9/11 anniversary.
Monday Sep 05, 2011
Monday Sep 05, 2011
Mark Grebner of Practical Politcal Consultants talks about polling on the U.S. Senate and presidential race and Rep. Marilyn Lane (D-Fraser) talks about getting Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Matthew Maroun of the Ambassador Bridge at the same community forum in this week's edition. Also, listen to auto of a new anti-recall robo-call being placed across the state. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn hosts.
Monday Aug 29, 2011
Monday Aug 29, 2011
Dianne Byrum, the former spokesperson for the movement to legalize medical marijuana, urges the Legislature to establish a strict regulatory framework for dispensaries so patients have safe access to the product in light of the Court of Appeals recent decision banning what opponents are calling "pot shops." Rep. Hugh Crawford talks about what exceptions he would consider to the state's indoor smoking ban and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley tells about his humorous exchange with a pair of Recall Gov. Rick Snyder circulators.
Monday Aug 22, 2011
Monday Aug 22, 2011
Former House Speaker Rick Johnson predicts that the Michigan Education Association will "lose" even if Rep. Paul Scott is recalled this fall, listen to this week's edition of MIRS Monday to find out why. The current lobbyist for Dodak, Johnson & Associates criticizes Republicans and Republican supporters who don't help defend Scott defend. Also, Rep. Jim Ananich (D-Flint) talks about the angst of voters in he and Scott's home county of Genesee.
Monday Aug 15, 2011
Monday Aug 15, 2011
The fledgling 6th congressional campaign of John Waltz, a Heartland Revolution advocate, kicked off today with his spokesman giving reporters some perimeters on how much personal information they're able to release on their candidate. Listen to the press conference. MIRS Alisha Green gives a report from the Ambassador Bridge where legislators are touring the site of the proposed new span over the Detroit River. And David Waymire of Martin Waymire Advocacy defends former Gov. Jennifer Granholm's record of cutting government and calls for reforms to the 2008 electric reform law.