Insider Intelligence

This week, the Board of State Canvassers approved the petition form from a group seeking to increase the state’s minimum wage.  One Fair Wage is seeking to place the issue on the November 2018 ballot for Michigan voters to decide.  Under their proposal, wages would incrementally increase in the following manner: 2019 Non-tipped employees – […]

Last week at the annual convention of the National Association of State Lobbyists (NASL), MLC president Tim Ward was elected by his peers to serve on the association’s board.  Founded in 2003, NASL membership is limited to only one firm per state.  In order to become a member, a firm must be recommended by two […]

This week legislation was introduced in the House and Senate prohibiting local units of government from imposing an excise tax on the production, distribution, and sale of food. In the House, Representative Rob VerHeulen (R-Walker) stated that he introduced his legislation after seeing how local taxes of this nature have caused harm to grocery stores, […]

This week, the Senate Health Policy Committee reported legislation allowing for the licensure of dental therapists.  The bill allows dental schools to create a master’s degree program and outlines the qualifications for licensure.  A dental therapist could only practice under a licensed dentist and can only provide certain services.  The legislation also lays out fees […]

Legislation reforming campaign finance law in Michigan quickly moved through the House this week and within hours of being presented, was signed by Governor Snyder.  Last week the Senate approved the controversial legislation, sending it to the House for consideration.  The House Election and Ethics Committee held one hearing on the bill, reported it from […]

On Monday, four members of the House Democratic Caucus announced their proposal aimed at creating healthy school environments.  Representatives Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown Township), Kristy Pagan (D-Canton), and Robert Wittenberg (D-Oak Park) are the sponsors of the seven-bill package seeking reforms.  The reforms in the legislation call for: Environmental assessments to be conducted […]

The House and Senate are scheduled for their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. On Thursday, September 28, the House and Senate Transportation Committees will hold a joint hearing on the state of the autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle industry in Michigan.

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