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 […]

This year, due to retirements, there are two open Congressional districts in Michigan.  As is the case when a seat opens, several candidates throw their name into the hat to compete in the primary race.  This year was no exception, except that in both races despite there being several high political profile candidates, the “outsiders” […]

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, 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 endorsements […]

Edward Clemente was appointed as a Hearing Commissioner to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission on June 8, 2012 for a term that expires on June 12, 2016 and was recently reappointed for another four-year term.  Prior to serving on the MLCC, Mr. Clemente was the President of the Energy Innovation Business Council, which provides support […]

On Monday, Representative Aaron Miller (R-Sherman Township) called on Attorney General Bill Schuette to investigate and provide an opinion regarding the cost savings pertaining to garbage collection in Flint.  The current contract for garbage collection was set to expire, the city council voted to extend the contract, but the Flint Mayor instead hired the competing […]

This week, a deal was reached amongst stakeholders that would place a proposal before Southeast Michigan voters in November to raise funds to increase public transportation in the region.  The millage before voters would be a twenty-year plan and 1.2 mills, costing the average house less than $100 per year.  In addition to the $3 […]

This week, the Senate Energy and Technology Committee announced it will hold an Advise and Consent hearing for the Michigan Public Service Commission’s newly appointed commissioner, Rachel Eubanks.  Ms. Eubanks was appointed to the commission by Governor Rick Snyder on July 6, for a term expiring July 2, 2017, completing the remainder of the prior […]