Insider Intelligence

Think about it, you’re never more than 30-miles from a state park or trail in Michigan.  We’re a big state, so that’s a testament to the importance of having access to outdoor recreation opportunities for our residents.  Considering that the 30-mile distance doesn’t even take into consideration the plethora of beautiful county, city, and federal […]

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. Erik Prince, Blackwater Founder, Weighs Primary Challenge to Wyoming Republican – A lot of people are debating Congressional runs next year and not just in open […]

A look at how Michigan is moving beyond its automotive legacy and into the technology space. Governor Rick Snyder announced important appointments; including a Michigan Supreme Court Justice and new members on the executive legal team. A look at the top industries and exports in the state. Michigan’s unemployment rate slightly increased last month. The […]

Governor Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Clement to the Michigan Supreme Court. She currently serves as chief legal counsel to the governor, prior to that she was deputy chief of staff and deputy legal counsel in the executive office. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and her law degree […]

According to numbers released this week by the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, October’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.5%.  Michigan’s workforce last month advanced by 8,000 and the number of unemployed increased by 9,000.  The year-over-year rate was half a percentage point below the October 2016 […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Jonathan Tukel to the Michigan Court of Appeals, 2nd District. Since 1990, Judge Tukel has been an Assistant United States Attorney with the Department of Justice, most recently serving as Chief of the National Security Unit.  Prior to joining the Department of Justice, he was a […]

This week, Attorney General Bill Schuette announced that he will be working with the legislature to continue to protect Michigan’s hunting and fishing heritage through a series of legal changes aimed at enhancing the outdoor experience.  According to the Attorney General, Michigan’s laws and regulations don’t all match up with the intended goal of promoting […]

This week, the non-partisan House Fiscal Agency released revenue data for October 2017. Last month, total cash collections were $74.2 million more than October 2016, coming in at $2,924.4 million.  Below are additional highlights from the report: Net income tax revenue – $799 million in revenue last month Net Business taxes – On a fiscal […]