Insider Intelligence

Many years ago, I embarked on an ambitious journey that redefined my career. It started with a grand gesture. At the time, I just finished my fourth year as a high school English teacher and went to Colorado to visit family. I remember sitting in my grandmother’s bedroom one morning when I decided to take […]

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. How Corporate America Became a Political Orphan – Companies are having an increasingly difficult time navigating pressure from Americans on both sides of the political spectrum. […]

The special primary election was held in the 28th Senate District in West Michigan. The 8th Senate District is one step closer to having representation in Lansing following the special primary election. As K-12 schools in Michigan prepare for the new school year, the Department of Health and Human Services issued updated recommendations for schools […]

This week, the special primary election was held in the 28th Senate District. The district includes a portion of Kent County and was left open after former Senator Pete MacGregor resigned after he won election as Kent County Treasurer. The primary race winners are: Democratic candidate – Keith Courtade Former Kent County Commissioner. Republican candidate […]

The 8th Senate District is one step closer to having representation in Lansing following the special primary election this week. The seat has been open since former Senator Pete Lucido resigned following his election as Macomb County Prosecutor. The district is considered safe for Republicans; thus, Representative Wozniak is likely to win the seat later […]

As K-12 schools in Michigan prepare for the new school year, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued updated recommendations for schools to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. The update reflects the most current recommendations by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on masking and prevention strategies for schools. The key […]

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has awarded $2.9 million in brownfield grants and loans to five projects. Plans include development of a community hub in Bad Axe, a community center in Pontiac, expansion of a beverage manufacturing facility in Ann Arbor, a residential development in Milford, and a mixed-use complex in […]

The Michigan Community Service Commission announced Michigan’s $24.5 million AmeriCorps investment. The funding will support over 1,000 AmeriCorps members tackling challenges such as COVID-19 recovery, disaster services, safter communities, and more. The investment will support 26 organizations through 28 subgrants and one planning grant to expand their reach and impact in communities. The funds are […]