MC 384: Metropolitan Society (Jezierski): Newspapers

Written by a staff of experienced, professional journalists, Gongwer's daily Michigan Report provides detailed coverage of breaking news related to Michigan government, including executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as general political news related to Michigan and the United States. Other features include bill tracking (legislation); daily schedules of House and Senate legislative committees; Senate, House, Executive Branch, and Judiciary Directories; Election coverage and summaries; Administrative Rule information. Only available in the MSU Main Library.

Key public policy resource on Michigan government and politics, including House and Senate legislative reports, the Capitol Capsule, news summaries from around 40 different web sites, and a daily compilation of press releases. MIRS also provides directory information for each office holder (state Senate, state House, Supreme Court, members of the U.S. House and Senate), campaign finance information, committee and subcommittee membership information, lobbyist info, district demographic information, legislative bill tracking, complete capitol calendars of fundraisers, committee meetings and regulatory rules hearings.