Insider Intelligence

This week, Governor Rick Snyder issued an Executive Directive to develop a readiness plan to manage expedited responses when PFAS contamination is discovered. It also encourages coordination between state and local agencies in response to nationally emerging PFAS contamination. PFAS contamination has been moving to the forefront of environmental issues facing Michigan and Governor Snyder […]

Governor Rick Snyder announced the initial appointments to the Environmental Review Committee. Created by Public Act in 2018, the committee was created as an independent body within the Office of Performance and Transformation to oversee all rule-making of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The board is comprised of four ex-officio department heads and 12 […]

Last Friday, Governor Rick Snyder announced Jeremy Hendges will serve as interim director of the Department of Talent and Economic Development (TED), replacing Roger Curtis who left the department on September 30. Hendges has served as chief deputy director for TED since being appointed in March 2017. Prior to joining TED, he worked in the […]

Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Jeb Burns of Okemos to the Early Stage Venture Investment Corporation Board of Directors. Burns is the chief investment officer for the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan (an MLC client). Prior to joining MERS in 2002, he held positions in public policy, communications, legislative affairs, and budget […]

Representative Martin Howrylak (R-Troy) introduced legislation creating additional Open Meetings Act parameters. The bill provides for injunctive relief if a public body is not in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Under the proposal, an individual who brings forth a civil action due to an alleged lack of compliance would be awarded court costs and […]

This week, the House of Representatives passed legislation strengthening pipeline safety standards in the Straits of Mackinac. The “Straits of Mackinac Safety, Protection, and Accountability” action plan seeks to: Improve reporting from pipeline operators to the State of Michigan. Increase the safety and security of utility lines that provide communities in northern Michigan and the […]

Tuesday, October 9, is the deadline to register to vote in the general election this November. For your specific voter information, please visit www.Michigan.gov/vote. The House and Senate are not scheduled to hold session next week. On Friday, October 12 at 7 p.m., gubernatorial candidates Bill Schuette (R) and Gretchen Whitmer (D) will hold their […]

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.  District Overview The 41st House District is located in Oakland County and includes the cities of Clawson and […]