MIRS Monday, May 19, 2025

MIRS gives a news recap on state policy and politics. Updates range from lawmakers being told that forecasted state revenues are down, to an ex-House staffer being charged for allegedly spending state money on gold bars, firearm accessories and silver (1:30).

MIRS sits down with Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony, the Lansing Democrat. She explains why Senate Democrats proposed a $85.95 billion state budget, her hopes to negotiate a caregiver tax credit and her reaction to calls for state employees to work fully in-person (4:49). 

And why has Delta Air Lines been around Lansing calling for tax credits on new fuel linked to soybeans and corn? The airline's government affairs director, Sarah Gonzales, walks MIRS through the proposal (26:29).