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. Where Did the Republican Trump-Haters Go? – The once vocal opposition has become quieter since Trump became the President. 11 First Sentences That Guarantee the Rest […]

MLC lobbyist Rudy Hobbs shares the significance of Women’s History Month in his own life. Tech jobs in Michigan are on the rise making the state one of the national leaders. What areas are projected to see growth and how will Michigan address the talent needed for the emerging sectors? A new Chief Judge of […]

An annual analysis of the nation’s tech industry released by CompTIA found Michigan added 13,160 net new tech jobs in 2017, third only to California and Texas. Additionally, Michigan is ranked ninth overall in net tech employment. In addition to added jobs, the report shows the state’s tech sector is increasingly contributing to its economy […]

This week, the Michigan Supreme Court announced that Judge Christopher Murray will serve as the next chief judge of the Court of Appeals. Judge Murray will step into the role on April 25, following the retirement of current Chief Judge Michael Talbot. It was also announced that Judge Murray will serve as Chief Judge of […]

Governor Rick Snyder and State Treasurer Nick Khouri sent a letter to Attorney General Bill Schuette seeking guidance on recently enacted federal tax law reforms that expand college savings plans to include elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school expenses. Due to the federal changes to the Internal Revenue Code, Michigan is requesting a […]

Ken McFarlane has been named as the chief deputy director at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Mr. McFarlane has worked at MDARD since June 2014, first serving as the Director of Strategy and Business Performance and was appointed deputy director in February 2016. Prior to joining the department, he worked in […]

The House and Senate finish their two-week legislative break, returning for session on Tuesday, April 10. There won’t be an “MLC Insider Intelligence” on Friday, April 6, returning to our weekly schedule on Friday, April 13.

March is recognized as Women’s International History Month. During the month, you are sure to see women and men wearing purple to acknowledge the importance and significance of women’s contributions throughout history and today. You will also see political and grassroot groups organizing events to celebrate women who are continuing to be trailblazers. Importantly, this […]