Insider Intelligence

State of Michigan offices will be closed for the holidays on December 23, 26, and 30, and January 2. In observance of the holiday season, MLC offices will be closed beginning Friday, December 23 and opening Tuesday, January 3. On Thursday, January 5, the Governor’s 21st Century Education Commission is holding a listening tour stop […]

The 98th legislature holds their final session day for the 2015-2016 legislative term. The legislature passes the long debated energy package. Michigan’s unemployment rate last month increased by two-tenths of a percentage point. A draft interim report on integrating health services was released for public review and comment. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence was appointed Vice Chair […]

On Thursday, the Michigan House and Senate wrapped up their final session day for the 2015-2016 legislative term.  At the end of the month the legislature will adjourn sine die.  At that time, all legislation will die, except those bills that have already been passed by both chambers and are awaiting final consideration from Governor […]

Following years of debate, hours of committee testimony, and much negotiation, the legislature passed a two-bill package making reforms to the state’s energy market.  The original proposals would have essentially ended the current Electric Choice program in the state, which allows for 10% of consumers to choose their energy supplier.  However, following key negotiations, the […]

According to numbers released this week by the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate for November 2016 increased by two-tenths of a percentage point.  November’s rate of 4.9% was two-tenths of a percentage point below the rate from the prior year.  Last month, the workforce increased by 28,000, total employment […]

This week, the 298 Facilitation Workgroup released their interim report, reflecting the discussions and recommendations of the group.  The Section 298 Initiative is a statewide effort to improve the coordination of physical health services and behavioral health services.  The draft interim report, released for public review, contains a series of policy recommendations for the Legislature. […]

Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D) this week announced her appointment as Vice Chair of the Congressional Women’s Caucus for the 115th Congress.  “Congratulations to Congresswoman Lawrence on her appointment!  She has been a strong voice for her district, and Michigan residents, since being elected and will use her new role to bring a strong voice […]

It was announced this week that the Republican National Committee (RNC) has tapped Ronna Romney McDaniel as their next Chair.  The announcement comes on the heels of the statement made by President-elect Donald Trump that he intends to support Ms. McDaniel as the next head of the RNC.  Current RNC Chair, Reince Priebus, has been […]