Insider Intelligence

The Biden administration sent a letter to Michigan informing the state they are removing the state’s requirement that people receiving Medicaid work in order to receive benefits. The work requirement was approved under the Trump administration. As a federal program, the waiver was required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in order for […]

The Department of State recently completed a major technology upgrade, allowing more residents to access services online and at self-service stations. New online services include: Renew or replace an enhanced driver’s license or state ID if no new photo is required View the mailing status of the requested driver’s license or state ID Pre-apply for […]

The House and Senate are returning from their two-week spring break and are scheduled to resume their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule.

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Innovation Starts with Defining the Right Constraints – Some constraints will help big thinking, while some won’t. How do you know the difference and how to […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Craig Ryan shared the transformational power that servant leadership can have within an organization. The U.P. Energy Task Force submitted their plan to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, containing 16 recommendations aimed at improving affordability, enhancing reliability, and promoting energy security for residents of the Upper Peninsula. Telephone users in […]

The U.P. Energy Task Force submitted their plan to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, containing 16 recommendations aimed at improving affordability, enhancing reliability, and promoting energy security for residents of the Upper Peninsula. It includes actions the governor, legislature, and state agencies can take to alter the region’s energy landscape.  Recommendations in the report include: Encourage electric […]

Telephone users in four Michigan area codes will soon be required to include an area code in every phone call as part of the rollout of a new way to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Beginning April 24, 2021, callers in Michigan’s 616, 810, 906, and 989 area codes should start dialing with 10 […]

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) launched a new dashboard allowing the public to track programs under Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program. The site includes MDOT’s five-year plan, as well as an in-depth look at the governor’s program. An interactive map shows the location, scope, and progress for each project, along with a statewide […]