Insider Intelligence

MLC’s Brendan Ringlever lets everyone in on a little-known source of potential funds, the state’s Unclaimed Property Database. The legislature made movement towards keeping the personal exemption in Michigan following the federal tax reform. Governor Snyder announced special primary and general elections to fill an open Michigan House of Representatives seat. The State Budget Director […]

MLC President Tim Ward gave an insider’s view of the executive office. Several changes were announced within the Michigan Agency for Energy. Governor Rick Snyder called on the legislature to resolve the state income tax issue that occurred following recent federal tax reforms. The Department of Environmental Quality filed a lawsuit seeking long-term solutions for […]

A Michigan chief deputy Attorney General was nominated by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to a federal appointment. The Michigan Supreme Court released their list of oral arguments for January, including a case involving a former Senator and his plea deal that included an agreement to not fun for office for five years. Lt. Governor […]

A package of bills making reforms to retiree benefits in local communities received final legislative approval. The House and Senate approved of legislation making changes to the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Legislation aimed at combating opioid abuse is headed to Governor Snyder for approval. The Attorney General released a public opinion concerning Michigan’s Freedom of Information […]

Legislation reforming local retiree benefits moved forward in the House and Senate. The Senate passed legislation keeping intact the half-mile rule for new liquor stores. On January 1, 2018, Michigan’s minimum hourly wage is scheduled to increase. Nominations are sought for the Governor’s Service Awards. Emergency Administrative Rules for Medical Marihuana were released by the […]

The House and Senate introduced legislation reforming retiree benefits in local communities. The U.S. Department of Education approved Michigan’s plan to comply with the Federal Every Student Succeeds Act. The legislature approved of a bill banning a legislator who resigns or is removed from office from running in the special election to fill the vacant […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule.

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