Insider Intelligence

This week, all but one of the members of the Flint Water Interagency Coordinating Committee were announced.  The committee is comprised of seventeen members and is housed within the Michigan State Police.  It is tasked with making recommendations on the health and welfare of individuals exposed to lead, studying Flint’s water infrastructure and determining potential […]

On Friday morning it was announced that Representative Derek Miller (D-Warren) has been named Macomb County Treasurer, replacing Treasurer Ted Wahby who passed away last month.  He was selected by a committee comprised of Probate Judge Kathryn George, Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith, and Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh.  Representative Miller will have to resign […]

This week, a group of local government and schools officials filed a lawsuit in federal court stating that the provisions of Public Act 269 of 2015 are unconstitutional and the law should be rejected.  Signed into law only weeks ago, some claim that the changes ban elected and appointed public and school officials from providing […]

MLC is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic alliance with the national law firm Foley & Lardner LLP.  Through the relationship, Foley will expand its public policy presence to offer full-service government relations representation and legal advice in Michigan-related matters.  This alliance further strengthens Foley’s presence in the state, with capabilities to […]

The Flint Child Health and Development Fund is seeking donations to assist in their response to the ongoing Flint water crisis.  The fund was up by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and several partners including the United Way of Genesee County, Hurley Children’s Hospital, and the Mott Children’s Health Center.  Donations to the fund […]

On January 22, the Flint Water Advisory Task Force provided their recommendations to Governor Rick Snyder.  First and foremost, they encourage a strong response in dealing with the challenges of re-establishing a reliable water distribution system.  The task force’s other recommendations include; •    Engaging with the Environmental Protection Agency’s experts, empowering them to guide implementation […]

On Thursday, the Board of State Canvassers rejected eight recall petitions filed against Governor Rick Snyder.  Each petition included as their main reason the Flint water crisis, but each stated different incidences related to the situation.  One stated he should be recalled for “failing to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Flint,” […]

This week, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development elected new officers for the 2016-2017 year.  Serving as chair will be Fred Walcott of Valley View Pork, LLC.  Dru Montri, owner and operator of Ten Hens Farm, will serve as vice chair.  Elected as secretary is Bob Kennedy, who is the area manager for […]