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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com
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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.
Wednesday Aug 10, 2011
Wednesday Aug 10, 2011
Attorney General Bill Schuette held a press conference this morning regarding a legislative package designed to tighten restrictions on medical marijuana. Rep. John Walsh, Sen. Rick Jones and Rep. Richard LeBlanc were among the featured speakers. Listen to the event in its entirity with the exception of the last five minutes.
Monday Aug 08, 2011
Monday Aug 08, 2011
How do you frame a winning public relations recall campaign? How do you win with the public when defending against a recall attempt? Kelly Rossman-McKinney, CEO of Truscott Rossman, answers those questions and more in this week's podcast. Reporter Alisha Green reports on this week's legislative recall drives. MIRS Publisher John T. Reurink hosts.
Monday Aug 01, 2011
Monday Aug 01, 2011
None of the legislative recalls will likely be successful unless organizers are able to turn in the necessary signatures by this Friday. Jeff Timmer, a partner at the Sterling Corporation, and MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn explain why that's the case. Timmer, a former executive director at the Michigan Republican Party also gives his opinion on what he sees happening with the Republican presidential primary and the new redistricting maps he helped draw. Emily Lawler produces.
Monday Jul 25, 2011
Monday Jul 25, 2011
Joe DiSano from "Two Guys Named Joe" joins the MIRS team's discussion about Sen. Bert Johnson in the 14th Congressional District and some potential names in the 13th Distrct, including one of DiSano's former clients. Also, where does Gov. Rick Snyder stand on the feral swine package that passed the House? MIRS' Emily Lawler reports in the podcast's first audio package.
Monday Jul 18, 2011
Monday Jul 18, 2011
Stu Sandler, the former interim executive director for the Michigan Republican Party, talks to MIRS Publisher John T. Reurink about his relationship with Gov. Rick Snyder, his thoughts about Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer and his role at the state party since Chair Bobby Schostak took charge in February. The MIRS team also answers the following questions -- Who is the front runner to succeed U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee? Which active recall attempt is most likely to succeed?
Monday Jul 11, 2011
Monday Jul 11, 2011
On this week's edition, GOP National Committeeman Saul Anuzis talks about the Republican primary selection process, including the benefits of a closed primary and how the party's rules can maximize primary participation.