Insider Intelligence

On Friday, Governor Rick Snyder appointed former state representative Aric Nesbitt as Michigan Lottery Commissioner.  Prior to his three terms in office, Mr. Nesbitt served as legislative director for Congressman Tim Murphy and Congressman Tim Walberg.  He earned a Bachelor in Economics from Hillsdale College and a Master in Economics and Business Administration from the […]

This week the House and Senate Democratic caucuses announced a proposal reforming the state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) and restoring dollars paid by claimants after being wrongfully accused of unemployment fraud.  Their proposal follows a finding that the UIA made tens of thousands of false accusations of unemployment fraud.  The plan would reimburse the costs […]

The non-partisan Senate Fiscal Agency has released revenue numbers for January 2017.  Revenues for the month totaled $2.4 billion, an increase of 4.4% from the January 2016 level.  Tax collections for the month were $21.4 million more than projected; General Fund earmarked collections accounted for $100,000, School Aid Fun collections were $15.9 million more, and […]

Following the resignation of former Representative Brian Banks last week, Governor Rick Snyder has called for a special election to fill the vacancy.  A special primary election for the seat will be held on August 8, 2017 and the special general election will be held on November 7, 2017.    Both dates coincide with elections already […]

This week, House Speaker Tom Leonard (R-DeWitt) announced the members who will fill the committee seats left vacant following the resignation of former Representative Brian Banks last week.  Below are the appointments: Representative Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills) – House Insurance Committee Minority Vice Chair (he already served on the committee, but he took over the […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder appointed Brad Jacobsen to the Liquor Control Commission, representing Republicans.  Mr. Jacobsen is a former state representative and was the founder and president of the non-profit organization, ‘Grow Oakland!’  He also served as an Oakland County Commissioner and an Oxford Charter Township Trustee.  Mr. Jacobson has a Bachelor Degree in […]

On Wednesday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the members of the Environmental Justice Work Group.  The work group was created following a recommendation from the Flint Water Advisory Task Force and the Flint Water Interagency Coordinating Committee’s Policy Subcommittee.  The new group will be tasked with examining policy issues and developing guidance, training, and curriculum for […]

Below is a snapshot of some of the legislation that was introduced this week. HB 4196 – Allows local governments to ban fireworks on certain days. HB 4200 – Creates the Air Pollution Control Commission. HB 4208 – Prohibits resigned or expelled legislator from running in the special election to complete the term. HB 4209 […]