Insider Intelligence

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. Trump, Senate GOP in Trouble – The few recent national crises have impacted the potential electoral college map and may favor the Democrats this November. Democrats […]

In her latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Patti Tremblay shared why despite her love for all things baseball, a break from sports may have been what our country needed. A look at the primary race for the 9th House District in Wayne County. Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a comprehensive document to help school districts create […]

Through the primary election on August 4 on the MLC Blog we will highlight races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 9th House District is located in Wayne County and includes portions of Dearborn and Detroit. […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a comprehensive document to help school districts create local plans for in-person learning this fall. It outlines a number of safety protocols for schools to implement in each phase of the governor’s MI Safe Start Plan, including, guidance on the use of PPE, good hygiene, cleaning/disinfecting, spacing in classrooms, […]

A deal was reached this week to deal with the $2.2 billion budget shortfall caused by COVID-19 within the current 2019-2020 Fiscal Year budget. The budget agreement was announced by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey(R-Clarklake), and Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield (R-Levering). The deal relies on federal COVID-19 relief funding for […]

On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order closing indoor serve at establishments with on-premises retail liquor licenses that earn more than 70% of their gross receipts from alcohol sales. Regions 6 and 8, which include the Upper Peninsula and much of northern Michigan, are excluded from the order.  Additionally, bars statewide can continue […]

On Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed several bills aimed at helping restaurants and bar owners that are experiencing a downturn in sales due to the ongoing pandemic. The new laws allow local municipalities to establish designated outdoor drinking areas where people can purchase and enjoy alcoholic beverages. In areas where the “social districts” are in […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced additional police reform policies, utilizing a four-pronged approach. The governor’s proposed reforms include: Policy: Ban chokeholds/windpipe blockage. Further limit the use of no-knock warrants. Require “duty to intervene” policies. Classify false, racially-motivated 911 calls as a hate crime. Require in-service training for all licensed law enforcement officers to maintain licensure. Authorize MCOLES to […]