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A look at the primary election race in the 13th House District located in Wayne County. Governor Gretchen Whitmer designated current Michigan Public Service Commissioner Dan Scripps to serve as chair of the MPSC. Last month, Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell by 6.5% points to 14.8%. Over $100 million is available in grants through […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Craig Ryan explored why you should be dubious of anything presented as “fact.” The Office of Future Mobility and Electrification has formally launched, led by Trevor Pawl as the state’s Chief Mobility Officer. State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced two new grant programs, providing $300 million to help first […]

In her latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Patti Tremblay shared why despite her love for all things baseball, a break from sports may have been what our country needed. A look at the primary race for the 9th House District in Wayne County. Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a comprehensive document to help school districts create […]

MLC lobbyist Matt Sowash shared how the pandemic is threating the summer traditions that many in Michigan look forward to during the cold winter months. A look at the 7th Michigan House primary race in Wayne County. An overview of the race for the open 8th Michigan House seat in Wayne County. Michigan moved one […]

Following a week of protests across the country, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced steps that her administration is taking to enact criminal justice reform. The Senate passed SB 945, introduced by Senator Jeff Irwin, that requires certain training of law enforcement officers beginning in 2022. A bipartisan proposal allowing restaurants to sell “Cocktails to Go” and […]

MLC lobbyist Matt Sowash discussed how social distancing has changed the ways elected officials are interacting with their constituents. The biannual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference was held, where it was agreed the state will have significantly less funds available when crafting the upcoming Fiscal Year budget. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the plaintiffs in the Gary […]

To provide oversight of the executive office during the pandemic, a joint bipartisan oversight committee has been created. Candidates filed to fill the open 4th House District seat in Detroit and Hamtramck. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced the creation of the MiMortgage Relief Partnership with financial institutions in […]

In his first blog post, MLC lobbyist Craig Ryan shared what burned Legos taught him about procrastination. The Senate Republican caucus outlined their five-phase plan to reopen the state and allow residents to live life while COVID-19 is still present. Following the passing of Representative Isaac Robinson on March 29, Governor Gretchen Whitmer called for […]