Insider Intelligence

While it may not be destined for the history books, in his latest post MLC lobbyist Tony Des Chenes shares an important first in the history of his family. A $1.3 billion bipartisan supplemental funding bill will be headed to the governor after getting final legislative approval. Legislation phasing out the retirement tax and increasing the […]

Members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses introduced an eleven-bill package reforming gun laws in Michigan. The House Republican Campaign Committee named its leadership team for the 2023-2024 cycle. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to Michigan’s Travel Commission. Michigan’s nonprofits who are struggling with the negative impacts and hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic can […]

Governor Whitmer presented her budget recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year, totaling $79 billion. The House passed one of the Democratic caucuses’ priorities, voting on legislation providing a number of tax reforms. A student would no longer be held back due to an unsatisfactory reading score under legislation passed by the Senate. Legislation canceling the […]

Michigan’s presidential primary will occur in February under legislation signed into law last week. Legislation reforming Michigan’s retirement tax was sent to conference committee after the two chambers were at an impasse on the proposal. Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission’s 2022 Annual Report is available. Secretary Benson launched the next […]

It was announced that Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her fifth State of the State address on Wednesday, January 25 at 7 p.m. Additional staff changes were announced as Governor Gretchen Whitmer starts her second term in office. Former Senator Marshall Bullock was appointed to serve on the State Board of Education for a term […]

In her latest post, MLC lobbyist Monica Martinez shared the power of learning to say no. House Republican Leader-elect Matt Hall announced the members of his staff for the new term beginning in January. Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the final report from the Michigan Parents’ Council, recommending further investments in student wellness, teacher recruitment, learning […]

The 101st legislature wrapped up their work for the term. In a few weeks, the hourly wage rate in Michigan will increase, as set by the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018. Two new judges have been appointed to serve on the bench of the Genesee County and Washtenaw County Circuit Courts. Heading into […]

In her latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Amber Chandler shared about the person who made the biggest influence on her professional life. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Speaker-elect Joe Tate made a handful of announcements regarding key staff. In all 17 labor markets, the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw little change over the month. Michigan’s presidential […]