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. In This Single Statement, CEOs From the Largest U.S. Corporations Just Changed the Purpose of Business – If a business’ top priority is no longer to […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Rudy Hobbs shared what he’s learned through his years of providing mentorship to young professionals. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two appointments to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, which is responsible for being the sole wholesaler for all spirit products in the state, and the licensing of the manufacture […]

On Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two appointments to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, serving terms expiring June 12, 2023. The appointees succeed Teri Quimby and Andy Deloney whose terms expired June 12, 2019. Patrick Gagliardi has been appointed to the commission and will serve as Chair. Currently, he owns a consulting firm. Previously, Mr. […]

Fayrouz Saad has been appointed the first executive director of the Office of Global Michigan by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Ms. Saad began her career working for former state Representative Gino Polidori (D-Dearborn). She also spent time in the Obama administration, working at the Department of Homeland Security on national security programs and policies on immigration, […]

A bipartisan legislative package was introduced this week aimed at improving the testing and reporting of water quality in Michigan. Aspects of the legislation include: Requires periodic testing of water for lead at childcare facilities, colleges and universities, hospitals, nursing homes, and adult care facilities The creation of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control […]

The first of its kind in the nation, the final report from last year’s $1.7 million study reviewing samples of water supplies has been released. The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) posted the final report, showing the test results from 1,723 communities, schools, childcare providers, and tribal water supplies. Results showed that roughly 90% […]

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

I recently had an experience that required me to pause and appreciate the craft of mentoring.  Mentoring done right can be a powerful motivational tool for individuals at any level of life. I have always been fortunate to have outstanding mentors and privileged enough to serve as a mentor to many young professionals seeking a […]