Insider Intelligence

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 […]

On Labor Day, anywhere from 30,000 and 60,000 people will gather to participate in the Annual Bridge Walk along the Mackinac Bridge. Visitors will walk five miles between Mackinaw City in the lower peninsula and St. Ignace in the upper peninsula. The Mackinac Bridge will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to noon for the 59th […]

Earlier this week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a report detailing measures for preventing the highly invasive Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan. Possibilities include an electric barrier and an underwater sound system. Both systems would be installed at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois. In June, an Asian carp […]

On Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law legislation that allows charitable organizations to resume roadside fundraising actives.  MLC’s client, the Lions Club of Michigan, had been hosting “Fill the Boot” drives for decades before an Attorney General ruling suspended all roadside donation events in the fall of 2016. Roadside fundraising has proven the most […]

On Tuesday it was announced the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee approved the hiring of Jeff Mason as the new CEO.  Several weeks ago, Governor Rick Snyder recommend Mr. Mason to oversee the MEDC and by unanimous approval the executive committee voted to approve.  Most recently, he spent eight-years at the University Research […]

During the summer session held this week, the House voted to allow charitable organizations to resume roadside fundraising activities. MLC’s client, the Lions Club of Michigan, had been hosting “Fill the Boot” drives for decades before an Attorney General ruling suspended all roadside donation events in the fall of 2016. Roadside fundraising has proven the […]

On Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder signed into a law a bill reforming the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. Proponents of the change claim that pension programs have become a financial burden for public school systems and the MSPERS “hybrid” plan will no longer be available to new enrollees as of February 1, 2018. A […]

Last week, Governor Rick Snyder vetoed legislation that would have created a fund-raising licensing plate for the Choose Life Michigan Fund.  Funds generated by residents purchasing these plates would have been distributed to nonprofit groups who provide aide to pregnant women and promote alternatives to abortion.  As to why he vetoed the bill, Governor Snyder […]