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This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced several leadership changes throughout state government. Julie Dale, recently named director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), will transition to director of the Unemployment Insurance Agency. She is replacing Liza Estlund Olson, who will return to her previous role as director at the Office of the […]

Julia Dale has been named director for the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. Appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week, she most recently served as Assistant Attorney General and Section Head of Business and Charities in the Office of Attorney General. She’s also previously worked in various roles within the Department of Licensing and […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced several leadership changes within her administration. Brom Stibitz was appointed to serve as director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB). He has served as acting director, and chief information officer, since March. Prior to that, he served as chief deputy director of DTMB since 2015. Governor […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced leadership changes in key positions in state government. First, the governor recommended Mark Burton, her chief strategist, to serve as CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp (MEDC).  He has been involved with state government and politics for nearly two decades. Prior to his current role, Mr. Burton worked […]

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in September increased over the month by four-tenths of a percentage point to 4.3%, according to data released today by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget.  The number of unemployed rose in September by 19,000 while total employment was essentially flat.  The net result was a 17,000 advance in […]

On Wednesday, Governor Rick Snyder announced that he appointed David DeVries as the state’s new Department of Technology, Management, and Budget director and state chief of information officer. Mr. DeVries will facilitate the mission of DTMB to improve innovation, efficiency and the responsiveness of Michigan government. He has worked in many different government roles, including […]