Insider Intelligence

Last week, at MLC’s client-exclusive Election Briefing, our clients heard first-hand from Bernie Porn, founding principal and president of EPIC-MRA on the latest polling data. He walked us through the races for governor, attorney general, secretary of state, US Senate, and the three ballot proposals. The results of his polling were 7 for 7 in […]

The below information below is current as of 11:59 p.m. US Senate Senator Debbie Stabenow has won reelection 24th Senate District (Open) Republican candidate Representative Tom Barrett has won election to the Senate 40th House District (Open) Democratic Candidate Mari Manoogian has won election   The below information below is current as of 11:10 p.m. […]

On Wednesday, the House and Senate voted to approve two citizens’ initiatives effecting Michigan workers and businesses. “Both are now state law because a citizen initiative requires the approval of a majority of legislators elected and serving, or the approval of a majority of Michigan residents if it is on the ballot.  It does not […]

This week, the Board of State Canvassers met to certify three proposals to be placed on the general election ballot this November. The proposals before voters this November will be: Proposal 1 – Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Allows for the personal possession and use of marijuana for those over the age of 21 […]

This week, the Secretary of State released the proposed language for the ballot proposal to create an independent redistricting commission. “Now that the Secretary of State’s office has completed the tough task of drafting a 100-word, neutral description of the ballot proposal it will head to the Board of State Canvassers,” explained Brendan Ringlever of MLC. The Board […]

This week, the Court of Appeals ruled that a ballot proposal to increase Michigan’s minimum wage to $12/hour should be certified by the Board of State Canvassers (BSC). Previously, the BSC voted 2-2 on the question of certification, which meant it was not certified. Proponents of the minimum wage increase appealed to the courts and […]

Several organizations have been working to get ballot proposals onto this November’s general election ballot. There are several hurdles to overcome first; the backers must obtain the required number of signatures of Michigan voters, the Secretary of State’s Office must validate the signatures and that the required amount was obtained, and lastly the Board of […]

On Thursday, the Board of State Canvassers met to hear testimony on two ballot proposals. Both of the proposals have been recommended for certification by the Department of State after a sampling showed they collected the required number of signatures as required by law. The two ballot proposals before the board are: Michigan One Fair […]