Insider Intelligence

Respect is defined as “due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.”  It’s being considerate, thoughtful, attentive, polite, and civil.  Without it, relationships will be bogged down in struggle and disappointment. If we don’t regard others, they will not respect us. Respect is basic to have a sense of security, to have […]

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. To Spur New Growth in AI, We Need a New Approach to Legal Liability – The way the liability system is currently set up is slowing […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Matt Sowash shared how he uses a phrase from his hockey days in his current role lobbying on behalf of our clients. Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed using $150 million in federal relief dollars to be dedicated to addressing critical needs in local park systems. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed using $150 million in federal relief dollars to be dedicated to addressing critical needs in local park systems. The proposed investment would be administered as a grant program by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Every year there are a number of grant requests received by the DNR that […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation distributing federal funding to support schools statewide. The appropriation distributes over $4 billion from the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief. The funds will be distributed to districts based on their Title 1, Part A allocation. The funds will help meet a range of needs arising from […]

S&P Global Ratings recently announced the state’s credit rating outlook has been increased from “negative” to “stable.” In its announcement, S&P noted the outlook revision reflects improved economic prospects, generating better than budgeted financial results, and continued budget stabilization. S&P affirmed the state’s AA general obligation rating and AA-minus rating on appropriation debt and Michigan […]

Under the latest change to COVID-19 requirements, agricultural and food processing employees are no longer required to undergo mandatory testing. The change is being made in light of increasing vaccination rates, declining cases, expanded access to testing and vaccinations, and enhanced housing and worker protections currently in effect to mitigate spread. Other protections for agricultural […]

The House has tentatively scheduled session for July 14 and 15, while the Senate has scheduled session for July 15. It is anticipated that Governor Whitmer will sign the recently negotiated, and legislatively passed, FY 22 School Aid Budget.