Insider Intelligence

On Monday, Lt. Governor Brian Calley kicked off a statewide tour to explain a plan and discuss opportunities for growth in the defense industry in Michigan.  The Protect and Grow plan was unveiled at the Mackinac Policy Conference this past June and is led by the Michigan Defense Center.  It includes seventeen recommendations to preserve […]

It was announced this week that Jim Sygo, Chief Deputy at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will retire after over 30 years of working for the state.  His retirement is effective August 31. Taking over his role will be Bob Wagner, a program deputy director at DEQ.  Mr. Wagner has over thirty years of […]

Joe Kent, a Republican candidate in the 46th House District primary race, has requested a recount of the August 2 primary election results after losing the primary race by only 29 votes.  Given the small margin, he filed a request with the Bureau of Elections for the recount of each of the district’s thirty-seven precincts.  […]

On Monday, August 22, the Board of State Canvassers will meet in Lansing.  Agenda items include certifying the results of the August 2 primary election. The House and Senate are continuing their summer in district work period. On Wednesday, August 24, The Senate Energy and Technology Committee is holding a confirmation hearing for newly appointed […]

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 […]

A piece of legislation passed the legislature and has been signed by the governor, but what are the laws as to when it will take effect?  With some laws, the effective date can have large implications on those individuals or industries impacted.  For example, if a change to a business tax is signed into law, […]

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 […]