Insider Intelligence

This week, the Senate passed a two-bill package implementing Governor Rick Snyder’s earlier announced, “Marshall Plan for Talent.” Formally announced in February, the plan calls for funding innovative programs, including competency-based certification, assistance for schools to improve curricula and classroom equipment, scholarships and stipends, and support for career navigators and teachers. Furthermore, it aims to […]

This week, four of Michigan’s government leaders joined together to announce $50 million in funding for Soo Locks upgrades. For the announcement, Governor Rick Snyder was joined by Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof, and House Speaker Tom Leonard. Over the past few weeks, the leaders have worked together to identify funding […]

This week, the House of Representatives approved a plan to establish standards for prisoners before they can be considered for parole. Under House Bill 5377, the reasons a prisoner may not be released include: A history of behavior while incarcerated that displays a risk to public safety Failing to outline a personal plan for parole, including […]

This week, Attorney General Bill Schuette announced that he is expanding his Criminal Division, creating the Child, Elder, and Family Financial Crimes Division. The unit was created with the hopes of allowing assistant attorneys general working on prosecuting these crimes to evolve, allowing them to better protect Michigan residents. The new division will be comprised […]

The House and Senate are schedule to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. Several conference committees are scheduled to meet next week to continue working towards an agreement on the state budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

Through the primary election on August 7, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 4th Michigan Senate District is in Southeast Michigan and […]

Through the primary election on August 7, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 2nd Michigan Senate District is in Wane County and […]

Through the primary election on August 7, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 1st Michigan Senate District is in Wayne County in […]