Insider Intelligence

An interview with freshman legislator, Representative Darrin Camilleri. A proposal to rollback the state’s income tax falls short of passage. Lt. Governor Calley undertook his second trade mission to Mexico. There were a few changes to the membership of the House Financial Services Committee. A new director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority was […]

Following a long session day, the House of Representatives fell only a few votes short of passing a bill aimed at reducing the state’s income tax.  As originally introduced, the bill would have incrementally reduced the state’s income tax rate over the next forty years, until the rate was eliminated.  However, following debate and discussion, […]

Last week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley led a three-day trade mission to Mexico, departing on February 19 and returning on February 22.  During the trip, he met with automotive and aerospace companies at Automotive Meetings Queretaro, a supply chain oriented business forum that brings together prospective automotive suppliers with major Mexican OEMS and Tier 1 […]

It was announced this week that Representative Jason Sheppard (R-Temperance) will no longer serve as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, nor will he be a member of the committee.  Replacing him as chair will be Representative Diana Farrington (R-Utica).  Additionally, Representative Joe Graves (R-Linden) was added to the committee.

This week, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) board unanimously approved former state Representative Earl Poleski as the new executive director.  Prior to serving three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, he was a certified public account.  His appointment took effect on Thursday, February 23.  “Given his extensive knowledge and real world experience […]

This week, it was announced that former State Treasurer Kevin Clinton will serve as executive director of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA).  He replaces former director, Gloria Freeland, who is retiring next month. Additionally, Ann Flood was named as assistant executive director of the MCCA.  Ms. Flood previously served as the director of the […]

On Wednesday, the House Michigan Competitiveness Committee reported legislation exempting certain records related to purchasing and contracts from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  Last week on the MLC Blog, our in-house procurement specialist, Tony Des Chenes, provided a full overview of the legislation.  To read his blog post, please click here.  The bill has […]

This week, the Talent Investment Agency (TIA) announced a restructuring they hope will allow the agency to be more effective and responsive to Michigan residents and employers.  The plan is due to the top-to-bottom review of the agency, which Director Wanda Stokes has been conducting since her appointment in July 2016.  As a result of […]