Insider Intelligence

Every ten years, on the heels of the U.S. Census numbers being finalized, all of the state’s legislative and congressional districts are redrawn to be more representative of the shift in population.  These districts remain in place until the next census in ten years. The drawing of districts in Michigan has always been viewed as […]

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. How Epidemics Like Covid-19 End (And How to End Them Faster) – We pay attention to how an outbreak happens, but not as much to the […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced leadership changes in key positions in state government. A multi-bill package was introduced making changes to the way taxes paid on fuel are distributed. The Senate approved of a resolution and legislation making reforms to the process the state uses to bond for transportation projects. In order to increase collaboration and […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced leadership changes in key positions in state government. First, the governor recommended Mark Burton, her chief strategist, to serve as CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp (MEDC).  He has been involved with state government and politics for nearly two decades. Prior to his current role, Mr. Burton worked […]

A multi-bill package was introduced this week making changes to the way taxes paid on fuel are distributed. The plan would eliminate the sales tax on fuel over the next three-years and replace it with an equivalent, revenue-neutral tax on fuel, which would be dedicated solely to roads. It’s estimated the proposal would generate $800 […]

The Senate approved of a resolution and legislation making reforms to the process the state uses to bond for transportation projects. Under the proposed changes, the State Transportation Commission must notify the legislature of its intent to issue over $100 million in transportation bonds at least 30 days prior to authorization. The legislature would have […]

In order to increase collaboration and innovation between Michigan and Finland related to clean technology industries, autonomous energy storage, and battery technologies, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Finland. Signed with Mika Lintila, Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, the MOU acknowledges a global approach to sharing research and knowledge to spur […]

Consumers could receive shipments of wine from out-of-state wine retailers and clubs under legislation introduced this week. Sponsored by Representative Steve Johnson (R-Wayland), the legislation would require out-of-state wine and spirit shippers to register with the State of Michigan and be regulated under all the same conditions which out-of-state wineries deliver wine to Michigan consumers. […]