Insider Intelligence

On her first full day in office, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed her first Executive Directive.  Aimed at state department employees, the directive’s goal is to ensure any imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare is immediately reported, assessed, and investigated by department employees, department directors, and agency heads. “Governor Whitmer is fulfilling a campaign […]

On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced additional members of the Executive Office. Legislative Director – Greg Bird, Director of State Relations at Wayne State University, former press secretary to the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Policy Director – Emily Laidlaw, associate at Karoub Associates and former Director of Government Relations at the Michigan […]

On Friday, Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer made several announcements regarding cabinet members and executive office leadership.  Cabinet Members:  State Treasurer – Rachael Eubanks, Michigan Public Service Commissioner, worked in public finance  State Budget Director – Chris Kolb, President of the Michigan Environmental Council, former state representative  The Office of the State Employer – Liza Estlund Olson, Executive Director for the Service Employees […]

This week, Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer announced details on her upcoming swearing in ceremony as Michigan’s 49th governor. The ceremony, which will be held outside of the Capitol building, will take place on January 1, 2019, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The theme of the inaugural celebration is “Building Bridges Together,” reflecting campaign pledges she made to work together with a diverse […]