MIRS hosts a Republican-Democratic roundtable with Democratic Macomb County Commissioner Michael J. Howard II of Warren and Anna Heaton, the vice president of Resch Strategies and former press secretary under Republican Gov. Rick Synder (1:13). 
Should lawmakers in Lansing answer some calls to suspend the gas tax at the state level amid high fuel costs? Also, are ties to the movement to get off fossil fuels a political asset or liability in 2026, an election cycle focused on costs? 
Additionally, Anna and Michael discuss small businesses contemplating whether or not they can afford healthcare plans for next year.

MIRS hosts a Republican-Democratic roundtable with Democratic Macomb County Commissioner Michael J. Howard II of Warren and Anna Heaton, the vice president of Resch Strategies and former press secretary under Republican Gov. Rick Synder (1:13). 
Should lawmakers in Lansing answer some calls to suspend the gas tax at the state level amid high fuel costs? Also, are ties to the movement to get off fossil fuels a political asset or liability in 2026, an election cycle focused on costs? 
Additionally, Anna and Michael discuss small businesses contemplating whether or not they can afford healthcare plans for next year.

MIRS hosts a Republican-Democratic roundtable with Democratic Macomb County Commissioner Michael J. Howard II of Warren and Anna Heaton, the vice president of Resch Strategies and former press secretary under Republican Gov. Rick Synder (1:13). 
Should lawmakers in Lansing answer some calls to suspend the gas tax at the state level amid high fuel costs? Also, are ties to the movement to get off fossil fuels a political asset or liability in 2026, an election cycle focused on costs? 
Additionally, Anna and Michael discuss small businesses contemplating whether or not they can afford healthcare plans for next year. 

MIRS Monday, October 5, 2026

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