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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2011
Wednesday Apr 27, 2011
Gov. Rick Snyder this morning announced his special message on education to the Legislature during a special announcement at the Southeast Michigan United Way headquarters in Detroit. Listen to his message in full, including his answers to several questions posed by the media.
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Roger Kahn talks about why the passage of the 16 budgets from his committee was "historic" on this week's edition. Kahn and Sen. Glenn Anderson are asked if the Republicans took a serious look at additional revenue as an option for balancing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 budget. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn lists the most likely state representatives Democrats would target in a recall and correspondent Jerry Crandall talks about why the absense of a New International Trade Crossing bill, for now, is good political strategy.
Monday Apr 18, 2011
Monday Apr 18, 2011
The House and Senate begin taking their own knives to next year's budget. What was the biggest surprise? Publisher John Reurink, Analyst Susan Demas and Editor Kyle Melinn each have their own. Why is Detroit Lions great Billy Sims e-mailing Melinn? It's not because of the latter's athletic ability (or lack thereof). DNR Director Rodney Stokes addresses campground closures and Rep. Eileen Kowall talks about why she's OK with some DEQ fee increases.
Monday Apr 11, 2011
Monday Apr 11, 2011
Department of Agriculture Director Keith Creagh talks about a proposal to end state milk inspections in favor of an industry-run check. Budgets begin moving out of legislative subcommittees this week. How much do they matter in the final product? MIRS Analyst Susan Demas answers that question. And MIRS Analyst Jack Spencer predicts the future of the state employee domestic partner benefits proposal. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn hosts.
Monday Apr 04, 2011
Monday Apr 04, 2011
MIRS Monday provides raw audio from last week's quarterly press conference featuring Gov. Rick Snyder, Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and House Speaker Jase Bolger. Also, the "Michigan is Yours!" ballot campaign kicked off in Romulus. Listen to organizer Tony Gray from that press conference. MIRS' team of John Reurink, Jack Spencer and Kyle Melinn assess its chances of creating seven new casinos in Michigan.
Monday Mar 28, 2011
Monday Mar 28, 2011
Perrin Beatty, president and chief executive officer for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, talks to MIRS about why the Canadian's $550 million offer is "unprecedented." Gov. Rick Snyder signs the unemployment insurance extension legislation this morning. Why no press conference? MIRS' team of Publisher John Reurink, Susan Demas and Jack Spencer answer this question and grade Snyder, House Speaker Jase Bolger and Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville on their first three months in power. MIRS' Editor Kyle Melinn hosts.
Monday Mar 21, 2011
Monday Mar 21, 2011
Gov. Rick Snyder gives his special message to lawmakers at Grand Rapids City Hall this morning. Listen to the complete audio and the short media scrum afterwards. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn hosts.
Monday Mar 14, 2011
Monday Mar 14, 2011
House Transportation Committee Chair Paul Opsommer concedes in today's edition that he doesn't think the Ambassador Bridge's "double span" project will get the Windsor permits it needs to happen. John Reurink said he believes some form of the "pension tax" will happen and seniors will need to "suck it up." Susan Demas defends the right of Iowa to the first presidential caucus and New Hampshire to the first presidential primary and MIRS analyst Jack Spencer says if the Michigan GOP wants Mitt Romney as its nominee, maybe it shouldn't hold a primary at all. Kyle Melinn hosts.
Monday Mar 07, 2011
Monday Mar 07, 2011
The Gov. Rick Snyder administration spiked the state umbrella organization that led to the unionization of independent daycare workers, but what does the future hold for the Michigan Quality Community Care Council (MQCCC) for home help care workers? An state administrator told a Senate panel it's toast. If that's the case, the Snyder folks aren't in a hurry to read the eulogy. Also, what is Snyder saying about the emergency financial manager bills that are set to go through the Senate as soon as this week? MIRS' team of Kyle Melinn, John T. Reurink, Jack Spencer and Susan Demas assess chances of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Randy Hekman.
Monday Feb 28, 2011
Monday Feb 28, 2011
Gov. Rick Snyder sits down with MIRS Publisher John Reurink. Among the questions asked: Did you ever consider proposing privatizing the University of Michigan or eliminating Michigan State Police road patrols in crafting your budget? Why is Snyder turning down interviews with the national news media? Also, state Treasurer Andy Dillon reacts to the House passing Emergency Financial Manager reform bills without the support from one member of his former Democratic caucus. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn hosts.