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After potential problems were raised with the initial ballot language of his proposal to enact a part-time legislature, Lt. Governor Brian Calley resubmitted his proposal with changed language.  One of the major changes states the legislature must complete session by April 15, instead of the original language which set a cap of ninety consecutive session […]

In ninety-days Michigan residents will no longer need to worry if they have their paper proof of registration when they are pulled over by the police.  Last week, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a bill allowing Michigan motorists to provide an electronic proof of vehicle registration to law enforcement officers.  This law keeps up […]

Last week, Governor Rick Snyder vetoed legislation that would have created a fund-raising licensing plate for the Choose Life Michigan Fund.  Funds generated by residents purchasing these plates would have been distributed to nonprofit groups who provide aide to pregnant women and promote alternatives to abortion.  As to why he vetoed the bill, Governor Snyder […]

Last Friday, Governor Rick Snyder issued Executive Order 2017-5 moving the School Reform Office (SRO) back to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB).  The SRO was created by statute in 2010 and housed in MDE to help turn around the state’s lowest performing schools.  In […]

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Jamie Clover Adams will lead a group of Michigan agribusinesses on a trade mission to Hangzhou and Shanghai, China, on November 6 – 8.  The mission includes one-on-one meetings with vetted buyers, retail tours, and briefings with U.S. Department of Agriculture officials.  The cost to participate […]

Monday, July 10, is the last day to register to vote in the August 8 election.  For your personal voter information, including what will be on your ballot next month, please visit www.Michigan.gov/vote. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session on Wednesday, July 12.  This is the only scheduled session day this month; […]

The Career Pathway Alliance announced their education recommendations to make Michigan a leader in talent development. A thirty-year employee of the Department of State was announced as the new elections director. Governor Rick Snyder proclaimed June 30 as Michigan Social Media Day. There were two candidate announcements; Dr. Jim Hines for Governor and former Michigan […]

This week, the Career Pathway Alliance’s education recommendations were announced.  Governor Rick Snyder was on hand for the announcement and spoke on the importance of better access to career pathways and supporting schools to enhance programs in order to close the talent gap.  States across the country are struggling to fill openings in the professional […]