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The State of Michigan is making changes to the procurement system, impacting all companies who do business with the state. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee approved Governor Rick Snyder’s recommendation for the new CEO of the MEDC. Governor Rick Snyder made a judicial appointment to the 1st District Michigan Court of Appeals. […]

Legislation was introduced updating fantasy sports laws and providing consumer protections. The group behind the push for a part-time legislature resubmitted their proposal with changed language. Under legislation signed by the Governor, a driver can show an electronic proof of registration when asked for by a law enforcement officer. Governor Snyder vetoed legislation creating a […]

The Career Pathway Alliance announced their education recommendations to make Michigan a leader in talent development. A thirty-year employee of the Department of State was announced as the new elections director. Governor Rick Snyder proclaimed June 30 as Michigan Social Media Day. There were two candidate announcements; Dr. Jim Hines for Governor and former Michigan […]

The House and Senate passed legislation changing the public school employee’s retirement system, something that has been quite controversial. While the unemployment rate declined last month, the labor force numbers also decreased. The Senate is moving legislation that would make changes to how the state awards contracts to private companies. Bipartisan legislation was introduced outlining […]

The House voted to remove certain requirements for carrying a concealed pistol. The filing deadline was last week for the open 109th House District in the Upper Peninsula. A House committee reported legislation that would ban local governments from creating ‘sanctuary cities.’ The remaining conference committees reported their budgets for the upcoming 2017-2018 Fiscal Year. […]

The Director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget announced he is leaving his post to return to the private sector. The 21st Century Economy Commission presented their report to the Governor, outlining where the state should focus its resources in order to grow our economy moving forward. While at the annual Detroit Regional […]

The Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference was held, revising projected revenue down for the current and upcoming fiscal years. According to the monthly report, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April dipped to 4.7%. Governor Rick Snyder called for a special primary election and special general election to fill the open 109th House seat in the […]

Michigan mourns the passing of a member of the House Democratic Caucus from the Upper Peninsula. Governor Rick Snyder appointed Judge Kurtis T. Wilder to the Michigan Supreme Court. Michigan Justice Joan Larsen was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The Michigan Spirits Association celebrated its 50th anniversary. Governor […]