Insider Intelligence

The House approved a two-bill package allowing college athletes to receive outside compensation for their name, image, and likeness. The bipartisan package was introduced by Representative Brandt Iden (R-Oshtemo Township) and Representative Joe Tate (D-Detroit), who were both college athletes. Additionally, the bills would allow agents to enter into contracts with student-athletes, which is considered […]

A new website has launched, allowing Michigan residents to share their stories and experiences on how decisions made during the outbreak have impacted them. The site was created by the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic, chaired by Representative Matt Hall (R-Emmett Township). The site will be used by the committee during the committee […]

Beginning June 1, Secretary of State offices across the state will reopen by appointment only for essential transactions not available online. All 131 branch offices will be open Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Strict health safety protocol will be followed, including wearing masks, using desk shields, and disinfection of shared or […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, directing them to investigate what caused the Edenville Dam and Sanford Dam to fail. Following their failure, several area counties received historic flooding. The governor also requested the department to review the larger issue of dam safety in Michigan and […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday.

This blog post was going to be about goal setting and the determination and perseverance it takes to attain your personal and professional goals. But then I woke up on Tuesday, May 12 to some rough personal news. A friend and colleague that I had worked with over the years in the Capitol passed away […]

Absentee voter ballots would be counted if they are mailed on or before election day under legislation introduced by Representative Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor). Given current public health concerns, it’s likely there will be a sharp increase in the number of voters utilizing this option in August and November. His bill ensures ballots are counted, […]

Representative Tommy Brann (R-Wyoming) introduced legislation building upon a state program established earlier this year to provide relief to small businesses. The proposed program would provide grants of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses with 50 or fewer employees impacted by COVID-19. The money could be used to pay employees, for rent or mortgage payments, […]