Insider Intelligence

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week.  We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Erik Prince, Blackwater Founder, Weighs Primary Challenge to Wyoming Republican – A lot of people are debating Congressional runs next year and not just in open […]

A look at how Michigan is moving beyond its automotive legacy and into the technology space. Governor Rick Snyder announced important appointments; including a Michigan Supreme Court Justice and new members on the executive legal team. A look at the top industries and exports in the state. Michigan’s unemployment rate slightly increased last month. The […]

Two New State Representatives were elected in special general elections. What is the key question every candidate needs to ask? The Senate passed legislation making changes to the state’s open and concealed carry gun laws. The House passed a bipartisan package reforming Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency. Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation providing supplemental funding for […]

MLC’s procurement expert, Tony Des Chenes, writes how invaluable knowledge and experience can be to the government procurement process. A vacancy was created on the Michigan Supreme Court following the confirmation of former Justice Joan Larsen to the federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Special General Elections will be held on Tuesday to fill two […]

What advice does MLC lobbyist Cami Pendell give to new legislators and legislative staff when asked? Governor Snyder signed legislation prohibiting local governments from enacting taxes on the production, distribution, and sale of food. The House Insurance Committee reported legislation reforming Michigan’s auto no-fault insurance system. Legislation was reported by the House Elections and Ethics […]

A look at Grand Rapids, many publications have placed the city on “best of” lists and we have a full rundown of some of the top spots they’ve received. A bipartisan plan was unveiled making reforms to Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency. A plan was announced that would make changes to the state’s no-fault auto insurance […]

Can the car capitol of the world adapt to a new mode of transportation? The House and Senate adopted resolutions recognizing the Global Day of Change. Legislation was introduced that would amend the Michigan Constitution to require the legislature to present a balanced budget by July 1 each year. The legislature gave their approval to […]

Legislation to prevent local governments from imposing a food tax moved forward. Committee hearings were held on the latest proposal to reform the state’s auto insurance. The House Affordable Energy Caucus adopted and announced their guiding principles. The House Law and Justice Committee reported legislation that aims to protect first responders. Given the increasing cyber […]