Insider Intelligence

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Brendan Ringlever shared details on this year’s Gubernatorial Inauguration, as well as a bit of history of how the pageantry and celebrations first began. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson requested an opinion from Attorney General Dana Nessel on the constitutionality of recent changes to Michigan’s initiative and referendum […]

A bipartisan package of bills was introduced reforming Michigan’s civil asset forfeiture laws. The House Speaker and House Democratic Leader were joined by the Attorney General in supporting the reforms. The biannual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference was held, unveiling Michigan’s economic outlook and revenue projections. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of the director for […]

One key component to crafting the state budget each year is the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, which provides best estimates on anticipated revenue. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed her first Executive Directive. Executive staff and Department Directors were named by Governor Whitmer. House Democratic Leader Christine Greig announced the members of the House Democratic leadership team […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. This is the final scheduled week of session for the 2017-2018 Legislative Session.

Once voters approve a ballot proposal it takes some time for it to become effective, change isn’t immediate. In her latest post, MLC lobbyist Cami Pendell shared what happens between a favorable vote on election day and when a proposal becomes law. The Senate moved forward with legislation amending two of the citizens’ initiatives passed […]

This year, voters elected three women as the top elected officials in Michigan, a first in the state’s history. In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Brendan Ringlever shared how 2018 was the year of the Michigan woman. The Senate voted to make changes to the state’s minimum wage. Changes to the recently passed paid […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Rudy Hobbs shared three critical steps to take an idea and turn it into law. When the legislature heads back to Lansing it will have a full agenda of priorities to accomplish prior to the end of the 2017-2018 legislative term. Last week the House and Senate elected their […]

How do you measure success? In his latest post MLC lobbyist and procurement consultant, Tony Des Chenes, shared different ways to measure success in the state procurement world. The Dems and GOP are working overtime to earn the majority in the House and Senate next year. Party control will come down to a handful of […]