Insider Intelligence

The legislature is continuing their summer in-district work period.  During that time they are not holding committee hearings or session. The Liquor Control Commission is meeting on Tuesday, June 28 at 11 a.m. in Lansing. The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is holding a board meeting on Wednesday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m. in Lansing.  The […]

Through the primary election on August 2, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 96th House District is in Bay County and includes; […]

Through the primary election on August 2, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 92nd House District is located in Muskegon County and […]

Through the primary election on August 2, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 15th House District is in South East Michigan and […]

According to numbers released this week by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was 4.7%.  This rate is one-tenth of a percentage point below April’s rate and eight-tenths of a percentage point below the May 2015 rate.  Last month, both the labor force and the […]

This week, the nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency released revenue numbers from May 2016.  Last month’s revenue earmarked for the General Fund (GF) and School Aid Fund (SAF) was $1.7 billion, which is $63.5 million higher than projections from the May consensus revenue estimating conference, and 9.5% above May 2015 numbers.  Revenue to the GF was […]

This week, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of the Great Lakes published Part 1 of the State Water Strategy.  The strategy will outline a thirty year plan to protect, manage, and enhance Michigan’s water resources.  It focuses on wise use of water to ensure healthy citizens, vibrant communities, sustainable economies, and stewardship of […]

On Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder signed an Executive Order creating the 21st Century Economy Commission.  The commission will set goals and establish metrics to measure Michigan’s economic success, identify the potential for new industry growth, develop strategies to support existing industry, and make recommendations that will distinguish the state as a center for innovation.  Additionally, […]