Insider Intelligence

This is my first MLC blog post, or rather I am writing my first blog post of any kind.  I struggled with a topic. I had many ideas about blog topics, but picking one was a challenge. However, my new boss, Brendan, slipped into my office and told me not worry. He suggested I look […]

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. Build a Network – Even When You Don’t Think You Need One – Here are four strategies a “lone wolf” can utilize to become better at […]

Legislation passed the House that aims at helping local clerks deal with the anticipated influx of absentee ballots. The House Energy Committee approved of legislation dealing with the increasing need for electric vehicle charging stations throughout Michigan. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced they will host the first Great Lakes Infrastructure Conference […]

Legislation passed the House this week that aims at helping local clerks deal with the anticipated influx of absentee ballots. Introduced by Representative Julie Calley (R-Portland) the bill would allow local governments to team up with other nearby communities, or the county, to establish an Absentee Voter (AV) counting board. Currently, AV boards are allowed […]

The House Energy Committee approved of legislation dealing with the increasing need for electric vehicle charging stations throughout Michigan. The package, introduced by Representative Andrea Schroeder (R-Independence Twp.), makes reforms, which she hopes will help the state remain a world leader in transportation innovation, while helping the state prepare for continued growth in electric vehicle […]

In April, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will host the first Great Lakes Infrastructure Conference in Novi. Attendees at the conference will include municipal officials, water professionals, academia, nonprofits, and state and local officials from around the country. They will hear from experts and share information about water infrastructure challenges and solutions […]

Three trails and three communities were recognized as Pure Michigan Trails and Pure Michigan Trail Towns by the Department of Natural Resources during the Governor’s Conference on Tourism this week. Pure Michigan Trails are routes that provide access to national, state, or regional scenic resources. They may be single trails or a combination of trails, […]

For the first time in more than a decade, the Department of Attorney General has stationed an assistant attorney general in the Upper Peninsula. Late last year, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced plans to expand services to U.P. residents by staffing the Marquette Office, located on Northern Michigan University’s campus, with a full-time assistant attorney […]