Insider Intelligence

This week, Governor Rick Snyder announced his initial appointments to the Environmental Permit Review Commission. "This board will work to protect Michigan’s environment by having field experts on the committee carefully review all permits to ensure projects are in the best interest of preserving Michigan’s resources and environment,” Governor Snyder said. The commission is comprised of 15 members appointed by the governor with experience […]

This week, Sir Kim Darroch KCMG, the British Ambassador to the United States, met with Governor Rick Snyder. The meeting focused on ways Michigan and the United Kingdom can work together to develop and promote electric vehicle technologies.  Earlier this year, Governor Snyder signed a  Memorandum of Understanding with Minister Richard Harrington of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom […]

In observance of Labor Day, the MLC office will be closed on Monday, September 3.  The Senate is scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday.   The House is scheduled to hold session Wednesday and Thursday.  On Thursday, September 6, the Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to meet to certify primary election results and statewide […]

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 31st Senate District is located in Bay, Lapeer, and Tuscola County. Commentary Republican Senator Mike […]

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 29th Senate District is located in Kent County and includes the City of Grand Rapids, […]

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 24th Senate District is located in Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee Counties and a portion of […]

Just weeks from now, voters in all 50 states will elect state legislators and members of congress to represent them in the new legislative term beginning in January.  Many will be new to the respective bodies to which they were elected, with much to learn about their new job and the institution.  Typically, the chamber […]

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 20th Senate District is located in Kalamazoo County. Commentary Republican Senator Margaret O’Brien is running […]