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The Michigan Republic Party held their State Convention over the weekend at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids. Nearly 3,000 people gathered for the purpose of selecting nominees for the Michigan Supreme Court, State Board of Education and several University Boards. All but two of the races were uncontested, and those that were […]

The Michigan Democratic Party also held their State Convention this past weekend, attracting 1,200 attendees to Lansing. Their mission was also to select nominees for the State Supreme Court, State Board of Education and State University Boards. The attendees all seemed to share a common determination to win back the majority in the Michigan Legislature. […]

This week, the House Fiscal Agency (HFA) released updated budget material for the FY 2016-17 year which begins on October 1.  The State Budget Overview Background Briefing document includes information on the long-term economic, revenue and budget trends; major FY 2016-17 budget changes; and the budget outlook for future budget years.  The Budget Background Briefings […]

The Senate Committee on Economic Development and International Investment on Wednesday approved a package of bills aimed at modernizing guidelines for driverless vehicle research and operation within state law. Senate Bills 995-998 would update Michigan’s current laws regarding autonomous vehicle testing to allow “real world” testing and operation to determine the technology needed to safely […]

Michigan is among thirteen other states to receive funding as part of the Data-Driven Prevention Initiative. Over the course of three years, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will be receiving $2.25 million to address the growing opioid epidemic that is occurring across the state. The money will be used to develop a […]

On Monday, September 5, the MLC office will be closed for Labor Day. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session on Wednesday and Thursday. The Senate Natural Resources Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, September 7, to discuss the appointment of Heidi Grether to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Director’s seat.

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 […]

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 […]