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Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com
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Monday Jan 31, 2011
Monday Jan 31, 2011
New Michigan Republican Party Chair Bobby Schostak speaks to reporters after his election Saturday morning in Grand Rapids. MIRS Publisher John T. Reurink talks about the one potential U.S. Senate candidate actively making the rounds at the convention. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn dives into Gov. Rick Snyder's new "Citizen's guide to Michigan Financial Health" and MIRS analysts' Susan Demas and Jack Spencer debate the impact of awarding live-in partners benefits as it relates to the overall plight of state employees.
Monday Jan 24, 2011
Monday Jan 24, 2011
Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her family are moving to California, according to an e-mail sent by former First Gentleman Dan Mulhern. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn and senior analyst Susan Demas discuss the possibility that the former chief executive is headed for regular gig on the cable news networks. Andrew Shirvell and revenue sharing are also discussed. Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer agrees with Snyder, State Superintendent Mike Flanagan talks about his future with the Snyder administration and Lansing says goodbye to Jason Mankey.
Monday Jan 17, 2011
Monday Jan 17, 2011
What will Gov. Rick Snyder talk about in his State of the State address Wednesday? MIRS Publisher John Reurink and analyst Jack Spencer debate whether the Republicans can finish work on a new business tax before completion of the 2012 budget and MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn spots a messaging inconsistency in the House Republicans' proposed repeal of the Earned Income Tax Credit. House Judiciary Committee Chair John Walsh talks sentencing guidelines, medical marijuana and term limits.
Monday Jan 10, 2011
Monday Jan 10, 2011
This week, House Appropriations Committee Chair Chuck Moss talks about cutting the budget, privatizing universities and using School Aid money to fund community colleges. Chief Justice Robert Young talks about overturning precedent. MIRS team of Susan Demas, John Reurink and Kyle Melinn talk about new Supreme Court Justice Brian Zahra. Jerry Crandall, MIRS correspondent and former Lottery Commissioner under Gov. John Enger, gives his analysis of Gov. Rick Snyder's appointments.
Monday Jan 03, 2011
Monday Jan 03, 2011
MIRS editor Kyle Melinn reports on the inaugural and the cocktail party that followed. Analyst Jack Spencer remembers the late Rep. Kate Ebli. Also, clips of the inaugural speeches from Gov. Rick Snyder, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and Attorney General Bill Schuette.
Monday Dec 27, 2010
Monday Dec 27, 2010
Gov. Jennifer Granholm said today she doesn't think former Republican Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin is qualified to be president based on her decision to voluntarily leave her elected post after only two years and a half years in office. Hear the Governor's opinion on this subject, lobbyists' power in Lansing, her belief in a part-time Legislature and other issues in one of her final interviews as Governor. MIRS Editor Kyle Melinn hosts the program.
Monday Dec 20, 2010
Monday Dec 20, 2010
This week's MIRS Monday podcast hosted by MIRS Publisher John Reurink features an interview with incoming Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer. Panel discussions include Senate GOP lame-duck tensions, Gov. Jennifer Granholm's year-end media tour and the new Senate committee structure and leadership. Topics also touch on the Capital Outlay dispute and why the lame duck session part two has been dubbed the "dead moose" session. Panelists include MIRS' staff members Susan Demas and Jack Spencer.
Monday Dec 13, 2010
Monday Dec 13, 2010
MIRS staff discusses the post session reformation tours of Michigan leaders as well as the Liquor Control Commission story that just kept on giving last week. Hosted by MIRS' publisher John Reurink, panelists include Jack Spencer and Jerry Crandall along with an interview with outgoing House Speaker Andy Dillon (D-Redford Twp.).
Monday Dec 06, 2010
Monday Dec 06, 2010
MIRS breaks down the lame duck session. Why didn't the House adjourn sine die? Other subjects include DRIC, P.A. 312, public service rules and more. After-session interviews with Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop and Rep. Tim Melton.
Monday Nov 29, 2010
Monday Nov 29, 2010
MIRS Monday reports that Gov. Elect-Rick Snyder will announce the budget director in Utah, John Nixon, will be Michigan's next budget director. MIRS' Kyle Melinn, John Reurink and Jack Spencer give their reaction to this, Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop's interest in Michigan Republican Party chair and the upcoming lame duck session. The special guest is incoming House Minority Leader Richard Hammel in an exclusive interview.