Insider Intelligence

Through the primary election on August 2 on the MLC Blog we will highlight 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 79th House District in west Michigan includes portions of Allegan, Barry, and Kent Counties.  Commentary […]

There are more ways to participate in public service than there are games in a casino. Public service can be as colorful and noisy as the slot section of the gaming floor! My former boss, Governor John Engler, was kind enough to appoint me to three different commissions when I entered the private sector. Each […]

Through the primary election on August 2 on the MLC Blog we will highlight 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 78th House District includes portions of Barry, Eaton, Ionia, and Kent Counties. Commentary This seat […]

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Study Suggests American’s Primary Election System Ripe for Reform – Since primaries aren’t mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, they would be easier to change; a recent […]

MLC lobbyist Monica Martinez shares why you should choose the MLC family of professionals. A look at the primary race in the 68th House District in Genesee and Oakland counties. An overview of the primary race in the 77th House District in mid-Michigan. The Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports released their final report, […]

This week, the Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports released their final report, outlining ways that all sectors could support women and girls in sports. The Task Force, chaired by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, was created by Governor Gretchen Whitmer through executive order in 2019. The proposals centered around three key areas: Modernizing […]

Last month, major tax revenue earmarked for the general fund and school aid fund declined 8.9% from the May 2021 level. However, the $2.6 billion May 2022 collections were $93.5 million higher than previously estimated. Collections to the General Fund were $135.1 million more than previously projected, while collections to the School Aid Fund came […]

Emergency powers used by the executive office would be changed under a package reported by the House Oversight Committee this week. According to committee chair Representative Steve Johnson (R-Wayland), the proposal would set reasonable timeframes, ensure transparency, deliver greater accountability, and clarify law. One of the major changes would limit emergency orders, emergency powers, and […]