Podcast appearances and mentions of kyle melinn

MIRS' publisher John Reurink and editor Kyle Melinn sit down with President Bernie Porn of EPIC-MRA. Together they preview the results of the biannual Capitol Insider Survey, revealing who government professionals project to be the biggest winners in policy and politics (6:50).  Also, MIRS sits down with Destiny Wilkins, head of the Jackson County Medical Care Facility. She talks about how long-term care and nursing home facilities feel about the U.S. House GOP's proposed Medicaid changes (25:07). 

Originally Uploaded January 17th, reloaded February 14th For Media Business Episode 81: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation welcoming Kyle Melinn is the owner and editor of MIRS News; Michigan's Leader In Public Policy News And Resources. It's where you can unlock the power of Michigan politics with MIRS.news. Their custom legislative monitoring system delivers real-time Capitol updates and insights, tailored to your priorities. Stay informed and effective in Lansing's fast-paced environment, whether you're a public official, staffer, or policy professional. All from the only Michigan owned, managed and operated Capitol news service! Questions included: What are your thoughts on the election of Donald Trump as President? What did you think of the statewide elections in Michigan? What do you expect in 2025 political news wise? What new laws in Michigan should we be focused on? Tony and Kyle discussed the political landscape in Michigan, focusing on the upcoming elections in 2025 and the potential legal challenges to new laws. They analyzed the reasons behind the flip in Michigan, attributing it to the Democrats' failure to effectively compete against both Donald Trump and the Republicans, and looked ahead to the upcoming chair elections for both parties. The conversation also touched on the potential cooperation between the new Republican Speaker of the House Matt Hall and Democratic Governor Whitmer, and the implications for future political runs. • Pete Hoekstra to assume role as Ambassador to Canada. • Republican Party to elect new chair at February 21, 2025 convention. • Democratic Party to elect new chair at February 21 or 22, 2025 convention. • Governor Whitmer to potentially begin making appearances in Iowa and New Hampshire for future presidential election considerations. • Governor Whitmer and Republican Speaker Matt Hall to establish working relationship and negotiate on legislative priorities. • Senate Majority Leader to present legislative agenda for consideration by the House and Governor. Michigan Political Landscape 2025 Discussion Tony and Kyle discussed the upcoming political landscape in Michigan for 2025. Tony invited Kyle to share his insights on new laws and measures, while also allowing for discussion on other political topics. Kyle, the owner and editor of MIRS, the Michigan Capital News service, and a columnist at the Lansing City pulse, was set to share his perspectives on the political scene. The conversation was expected to cover significant events and decisions from the previous year, with a focus on the return of Donald Trump and the Democrats' perceived failure. Disconnect Between Politicians and Voters Tony and Kyle discussed the outcome of the last political season, focusing on the disconnect between the politicians' goals and the voters' desires. Kyle suggested that Democrats failed to connect with voters by not tailoring their message to specific regions and not addressing the needs of men, particularly black men. Kyle concluded that Democrats didn't do badly overall, but they didn't win on the margins in some areas. Tony agreed with Kyle's analysis and suggested that a different strategy might have been more effective for the Democrats. Other discussions of this podcast got into Michigan Political Landscape Analysis, Legal Challenges to Signed Bills and Michigan Political Dynamics and Governor

Gary Varvel - Creators Donald Trump made a lot of campaign promises, big and small. Many of them are pure fantasy and destined to fail. Remember Trump's 2016 promise to replace Obamacare with something “less expensive and better”? Or his regular proclamations of “Infrastructure Week”? He'd learned from earlier failures. With the price of eggs soaring despite his promise to immediate reduce grocery prices, including eggs, his latest Press Fantasy Writer (a.k.a. Press Secretary) laid the blame on Biden for the killing of millions of laying hens to combat Bird Flu. We can expect the same when inflation is reignited by Trump's tariffs and tax cuts, his promised ending of taxes on tips and social security don't happen, and on and on: it's all the fault of a mess Joe Biden left behind.Just today (Thursday) Trump laid the blame for the tragic D.C. plane crash on the hiring policies of Presidents Obama and Biden in a fact-free rant they called a news conference. The other Trump tactic already on full display: take credit for things he did not actually do. His first biggie: claiming he's responsible for turning some valves to restore water supplies for southern California. It didn't happen. The Michigan political landscape underwent an earthquake this week with Gary Peters' announcement that he won't run for reelection in 2026. It has implications not just for the Senate, but also for Michigan's congressional delegation and the race for Governor. We will be joined by state capitol politics guru Kyle Melinn from the MIRS news service to dissect the overlapping impacts. Joining the conversation is MIRS News editor Kyle Melinn. Kyle Melinn is the editor and Vice President of the MIRS Newsletter, a daily on-line political news service covering state government and politics. A professional journalist for 20 years who has covered the state Capitol for the last 13. Before MIRS, Kyle served as a freelance writer for the Boston Herald and as a senior editor for SchoolSports.com.  He has also covered government and politics for The Daily Citizen, in Dalton, Ga.; The Yuma arizona Daily Sun; and the East Lansing Towne Courier. Kyle is also host of the MIRS Monday podcast, an excellent source of the latest information from state government.   =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management David Horsey - Seattle Times

Kicking off today's episode, MIRS editor Kyle Melinn and Samantha Shriber talk about this election cycle's noteworthy themes ahead of Tuesday's election day (2:43).  MIRS meets Julie Stavelend of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, which has started rolling out a $210 million rebate program to ramp up homes' energy efficiency (17:49). Also, Hendrina Cupery of the Michigan Association of School Nurses discusses why some education and healthcare professionals want larger investment in hiring nurses for school districts (33:16). 

Kyle Melinn is editor and co-owner of the Michigan Information and Research Service (MIRS). He joins Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld on this episode of the State of the State podcast to talk about the coming election, especially the recent primary in Michigan and how the upcoming general election may shake out in terms of control of the Michigan House of Representatives. State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). Conversation Highlights: (1:53) – To what extent are we seeing national trends filter down to the district level in Michigan? (4:00) – How is fundraising going for both parties? What is ad impact? (7:30) – What will we miss if we focus too much on the national picture? What state districts are you watching? – Grand Rapids/Kent County, Battle Creek, Macomb County, and Traverse City/Leelanau. (14:05) – How did Ottawa Impact fare in the primary? (17:59) – What are the policy stakes of this election? Does it matter who controls the government? (22:02) – Where does the current political climate leave Governor Whitmer and her future? (25:38) – How are people thinking about Black representation in the Detroit area? Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Kyle Melinn is editor and co-owner of the Michigan Information and Research Service (MIRS). He joins Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld on this episode of the State of the State podcast to talk about the coming election, especially the recent primary in Michigan and how the upcoming general election may shake out in terms of control of the Michigan House of Representatives.

UPDATE: This episode of the podcast was recorded about an hour before Donald Trump announced that he's made history again by being indicted on multiple felony counts ... Michigan's Quality Guru Perry Johnson now has a lot of competition for the most obscure Republican presidential candidate as the field of GOP wannabes grows to about an even dozen, and as we learn that North Dakota has a Governor and his name is Doug Burgum. Mark and Jeff take a look at the most unusual cadre of candidates … as well as the quixotic Democratic campaign of the Kennedy family's black sheep. Also on the agenda this week: the U.S. Supreme Court's surprising ruling in support of the Voting Rights Act, turmoil in the ranks of U.S. House Republicans, and an early start to the 2023 state legislative campaign. Joining us on the podcast is a veteran of state capitol journalism, Kyle Melinn. Kyle has been editor of the MIRS Newsletter for 20 years. If you aren't familiar with their newsletter, it's a daily deep dive into everything happening in state government – a must-read for leaders in government, lobbyists, other journalists and state politics junkies. Kyle also is host of the longest-running political podcast in Michigan, the MIRS Monday Podcast, a part of the Michigan political landscape for 13 years.

Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Kyle Melinn, News Editor, Part Owner, MIRS, Lansing, MI. They're Michigan's Independent Source of News and Information, focusing on politics. Kyle is part of team of journalists cover Michigan's politics, courts, legislature, agencies and congressional delegation like no one else. MIRS also proudly brings in professionals from diverse backgrounds to serve as our kitchen cabinet advisors - giving our team a unique edge. The discussion covers what's new in Lansing, and how things have changed with one party in control in Lansing with last fall's election results. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Thank you to Benjamin Robinson and Motor City Skyline's music

Kyle Melinn, is the editor and Vice President of MIRS Newsletter. Democrats talk tax cuts, but didn't they just bash Republicans for wanting the same

Miss the inaugural speeches? Listen to unedited versions of what was said outside the Capitol on Jan. 1 with House Speaker-Elect Joe Tate (10:54), Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (12:00), Attorney General Dana Nessel (13:46), Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (15:37), Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist (19:21) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (27:20). The MIRS team of Samantha Shriber and Kyle Melinn talk about the inaugural and give a brief analysis into 2023.

Kyle Melinn, is the editor and Vice President of MIRS Newsletter.

Kyle Melinn, is the editor and Vice President of MIRS Newsletter. The Republican convention.

Kyle Melinn, is the editor and Vice President of MIRS Newsletter. Michigan Primary Recap

Kyle Melinn Continued.