Insider Intelligence

Through the general election on November 8, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which due to the voter base the seat could be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available, in addition to a portion of […]

Both the House Democratic and Republican caucuses are targeting the 39th House District in Oakland County this November. Despite its 60% Republican base, the 104th House District could be in play if the Libertarian candidate takes away votes from the GOP candidate. Shelly Edgerton, Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, answers our […]

Shelly Edgerton was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder as Director in April 2016.  Prior to joining the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Ms. Edgerton dedicated twenty-seven years of service to the state Legislature where she served most recently in the capacity of Deputy Senate Majority Counsel in the Senate Majority Policy Office. She […]

This week, the House Fiscal Agency released their monthly revenue report for September 2016.  Total collections for the month totaled $2,436.2 million, $2.6 million lower than the prior year.  Income tax revenue for the month totaled $968.2 million and new business taxes totaled $54.3 million.  Collections from the sales tax, use tax, beer and wine […]

Last Friday, M. Scott Bowen announced his plans to step down from his role as Commissioner of the Michigan Lottery after nine years of service, effective February 18, 2017.  Mr. Bowen was appointed Lottery Commissioner in January 2008 and is the Lottery’s longest serving commissioner.  Governor Rick Snyder will announce his replacement at a future […]

On Tuesday, the United States Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit ruled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s structure is unconstitutional.  The Court stated the structure of the leadership within the bureau is a violation because it provides too much power to one person, the director of the bureau.  The bureau can continue to operate; however, it […]

The Senate is scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday. The House of Representatives is scheduled to hold session on Wednesday, October 19. On Wednesday, October 19, the final 2016 Presidential Debate will be held on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Through the general election on November 8, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which due to the voter base the seat could be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available, in addition to a portion of […]