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House Cmte Schedule
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
UPDATED: 03/01/10
1:00 PM - TRANSPORTATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
UPDATED: 03/04/10
8:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON HUMAN SERVICES
9:00 AM - ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY
9:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON TRANSPORTATION
10:30 AM - TOURISM, OUTDOOR RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
10:30 AM - HEALTH POLICY
10:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT
10:30 AM - JUDICIARY: CORRECTIONS REFORM
11:30 AM - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS
12:30 PM - APPROPRIATIONS: AGRICULTURE, JOINT MEETING WITH SENATE APPROPRIATIONS: AGRICULTURE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
UPDATED: 03/04/10
8:30 AM - APPROPRIATIONS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOINT MEETING WITH SENATE APPROPRIATIONS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
9:00 AM - TAX POLICY
9:00 AM - ETHICS AND ELECTIONS
9:00 AM - ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY: THE FUTURE OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE
10:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON HUMAN SERVICES
10:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON STATE POLICE & MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
10:30 AM - FAMILIES AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
10:30 AM - JUDICIARY
11:00 AM - APPROPRIATIONS
12:00 PM - LABOR
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
UPDATED: 03/09/10
9:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON CORRECTIONS
9:00 AM - GREAT LAKES AND ENVIRONMENT
9:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON INVESTIGATIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OVERSIGHT
10:30 AM - EDUCATION
10:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON JUDICIARY
11:30 AM - APPROPRIATIONS
1:00 PM - EDUCATION: SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC EMERGENCIES
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
UPDATED: 03/01/10
1:00 PM - TRANSPORTATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
UPDATED: 03/04/10
8:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON HUMAN SERVICES
9:00 AM - ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY
9:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON TRANSPORTATION
10:30 AM - TOURISM, OUTDOOR RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
10:30 AM - HEALTH POLICY
10:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT
10:30 AM - JUDICIARY: CORRECTIONS REFORM
11:30 AM - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS
12:30 PM - APPROPRIATIONS: AGRICULTURE, JOINT MEETING WITH SENATE APPROPRIATIONS: AGRICULTURE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
UPDATED: 03/04/10
8:30 AM - APPROPRIATIONS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOINT MEETING WITH SENATE APPROPRIATIONS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
9:00 AM - TAX POLICY
9:00 AM - ETHICS AND ELECTIONS
9:00 AM - ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY: THE FUTURE OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE
10:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON HUMAN SERVICES
10:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON STATE POLICE & MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
10:30 AM - FAMILIES AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
10:30 AM - JUDICIARY
11:00 AM - APPROPRIATIONS
12:00 PM - LABOR
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
UPDATED: 03/09/10
9:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON CORRECTIONS
9:00 AM - GREAT LAKES AND ENVIRONMENT
9:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON INVESTIGATIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OVERSIGHT
10:30 AM - EDUCATION
10:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON JUDICIARY
11:30 AM - APPROPRIATIONS
1:00 PM - EDUCATION: SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC EMERGENCIES
Senate Cmte Schedule
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
UPDATED: 03/02/10
10:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
UPDATED: 03/08/10
12:30 PM - APPROPRIATIONS: AGRICULTURE, JOINT MEETING WITH SENATE APPROPRIATIONS: AGRICULTURE
1:00 PM - JUDICIARY
2:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON K-12, SCHOOL AID, EDUCATION
2:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON JUDICIARY & CORRECTIONS
2:30 PM - REFORMS AND RESTRUCTURING
2:30 PM - FAMILIES & HUMAN SERVICES
2:30 PM - COMMERCE & TOURISM
3:00 PM - LOCAL, URBAN & STATE AFFAIRS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
UPDATED: 03/09/10
8:30 AM - APPROPRIATIONS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOINT MEETING WITH SENATE APPROPRIATIONS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
12:00 PM - CAMPAIGN & ELECTION OVERSIGHT
1:00 PM - NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
2:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON K-12, SCHOOL AID, EDUCATION
3:00 PM - HEALTH POLICY
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
UPDATED: 02/16/10
9:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
9:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON COMMUNITY COLLEGES
11:00 AM - FINANCE
1:00 PM - ENERGY POLICY & PUBLIC UTILITIES
1:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
2:30 PM - EDUCATION
3:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON COMMUNITY HEALTH
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
UPDATED: 03/02/10
10:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010
UPDATED: 03/08/10
12:30 PM - APPROPRIATIONS: AGRICULTURE, JOINT MEETING WITH SENATE APPROPRIATIONS: AGRICULTURE
1:00 PM - JUDICIARY
2:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON K-12, SCHOOL AID, EDUCATION
2:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON JUDICIARY & CORRECTIONS
2:30 PM - REFORMS AND RESTRUCTURING
2:30 PM - FAMILIES & HUMAN SERVICES
2:30 PM - COMMERCE & TOURISM
3:00 PM - LOCAL, URBAN & STATE AFFAIRS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
UPDATED: 03/09/10
8:30 AM - APPROPRIATIONS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOINT MEETING WITH SENATE APPROPRIATIONS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
12:00 PM - CAMPAIGN & ELECTION OVERSIGHT
1:00 PM - NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
2:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON K-12, SCHOOL AID, EDUCATION
3:00 PM - HEALTH POLICY
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
UPDATED: 02/16/10
9:00 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
9:30 AM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON COMMUNITY COLLEGES
11:00 AM - FINANCE
1:00 PM - ENERGY POLICY & PUBLIC UTILITIES
1:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
2:30 PM - EDUCATION
3:00 PM - APPROPS - SUB CMTE ON COMMUNITY HEALTH
MIRS Capitol Capsule Headlines From Wed., Mar. 10, 2010QUOTE OF THE DAY "While government is dealing with a fiscal crisis, it's sad to see career politicians fight over tax dollars to fund their campaigns . . ." -- Rick SNYDER spokesman Jake SUSKI commenting on Snyder's gubernatorial rivals getting only 26 cents on the dollar in public campaign funding. FREE Trial Subscription! Click here for more information. Cherry Asked To Reconsider "Within the past five days, organized labor officials asked Lt. Gov. John CHERRY if he would reconsider his decision to drop out of the gubernatorial race, well-placed sources tell MIRS." Higher Ed To Take Senate Hit "The state's higher education community, which has been belly-aching for years about being under-funded by the state, will be reaching for the antacids when it sees the proposal to be released on Thursday by the Senate Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee." Initial Matching Funds Calculation: 26 Cents On The Dollar "If your gubernatorial candidate was awaiting a windfall in public finance dollars, don't hold your breath." Cassis: House Pure Michigan Scheme DOA "The House can pass its car rental tax to pour more money into the Pure Michigan advertising campaign, but if that gets to the Senate Finance Committee, consider it dead on arrival." Welcome to mirsnews.com, home of Michigan's oldest and most comprehensive newsletter (MIRS) covering the activities of Michigan state government. From the legislature to the governor, from the state bureacracy to Michigan's courts, MIRS provides our subscribers with more news and insight than any other source. Team MIRS brings a wealth of experience to play on your behalf. The actions of government are not conducted in isolation and MIRS goes beyond the obvious news stories and press releases to bring you insight into what's to come, putting you one step ahead. If you've never read MIRS, or haven't read MIRS lately, we encourage you to sign up for a free three-week trial subscription and explore the many features our news site has to offer. We're convinced you'll quickly come to rely on the MIRS advantage. |
MIRS Capitol Capsule
• Cherry Asked To Reconsider
• Higher Ed To Take Senate Hit
• Initial Matching Funds Calculation: 26 Cents On The Dollar
• Cassis: House Pure Michigan Scheme DOA
• Dillon Says 'Wait And See' On RTTT
• Melton Floats Revenue Ballot Plan
• Snyder Pops To No. 2 In Poll
• Bill Seeks To Reestablish Sports Liability Waivers
• School Funding Cut Protestors Hit Capitol
• House Looks at Tougher Conflict-of-Interest Procedures
• Retirement Reforms Keep K-12 Funding Level
• Senate Panel Moves Fundraising Ban On State Property
• Unemployment Rate Nets MI Another No. 1
• COA: 2008 Primary Records Should Be Public
• Bits And Tidbits
• Auditor General Reports
• MIRS Subscribers, Please Note
• On This Day In Michigan History
• Cherry Asked To Reconsider
• Higher Ed To Take Senate Hit
• Initial Matching Funds Calculation: 26 Cents On The Dollar
• Cassis: House Pure Michigan Scheme DOA
• Dillon Says 'Wait And See' On RTTT
• Melton Floats Revenue Ballot Plan
• Snyder Pops To No. 2 In Poll
• Bill Seeks To Reestablish Sports Liability Waivers
• School Funding Cut Protestors Hit Capitol
• House Looks at Tougher Conflict-of-Interest Procedures
• Retirement Reforms Keep K-12 Funding Level
• Senate Panel Moves Fundraising Ban On State Property
• Unemployment Rate Nets MI Another No. 1
• COA: 2008 Primary Records Should Be Public
• Bits And Tidbits
• Auditor General Reports
• MIRS Subscribers, Please Note
• On This Day In Michigan History
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Oct. 23, 2009 - Detroit Proposals/Mayoral - EPIC MRA
A look at Nov. Detroit Mayor Race, Council Race, and Proposals, 400 survey, 4.9% Margin
- Press Release
- Questions And Results
Oct. 23, 2009 - Detroit Proposals/Mayoral - EPIC MRA
A look at Nov. Detroit Mayor Race, Council Race, and Proposals, 400 survey, 4.9% Margin
- Press Release - Questions And Results