Insider Intelligence

This week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley requested that President Donald Trump declare a major disaster for the State of Michigan as a result of the flash flooding that occurred last month. An in-depth assessment of the area concluded that Houghton, Gogebic, and Menominee Counties all experienced damage. The Lt. Governor requested supplementary federal aid in […]

Through the primary election on August 7, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting 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 13th Congressional District is in Wayne County in Southeast […]

Through the primary election on August 7, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting 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 11th Congressional District is in Southeast Michigan and includes […]

Through the primary election on August 7, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting 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 3rd U.S. House District is in West Michigan. It […]

This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) received federal approval for the continuation of Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) funding for its State Innovation Model (SIM). In 2015, CMS awarded DHHS nearly $70 million over four years to test and implement a model for delivering and paying for health care […]

This week the House of Representatives approved House Concurrent Resolution No. 11 asking the federal government to clarify its position on the legality of marijuana. In 2008 Michigan voters approved a citizens-initiated ballot proposal allowing the medical use of marijuana. Similarly, twenty-eight other states have also passed legislation that conflicts with federal law. This creates […]

This week, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the appointment of Michigan Chief Deputy Attorney General, Matthew Schneider, as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Following this appointment, President Donald Trump has 120-days to formally nominate Mr. Schneider or nominate another person as the attorney for this district. Prior to serving as […]

This week, Michigan’s plan to implement the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was approved by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, a Michigan native.  According to Michigan State Superintendent Brian Whiston, the plan takes a “whole child” approach and is designed to do what is best for Michigan’s children. Michigan’s proposal will have less […]