Insider Intelligence

In his latest post, MLC President Tim Ward dived into the “who” behind MLC and why it’s the people who make our firm stand out. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to various Circuit Courts in Michigan. Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist received the National Lieutenant Governors Association Improving Lives and Communities Award. The Department of Health […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a nearly $5 billion bipartisan supplemental funding bill. Sarah Szurpicki was named director of the Office of Sixty by 30. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced conferences on water infrastructure and recycling. Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a new robocall investigations partnership with the Federal Communications Commission. Due […]

Under an agreement reached by Governor Whitmer and legislative leaders, $4.7 billion would be appropriated for water infrastructure, road and bridge repairs, high-speed internet connectivity, state and local parks, and housing, among other items. The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (an MLC client) issued the oath of office to recently re-elected NHBP Tribal Council […]

The legislature approved legislation suspending Michigan’s gas and diesel taxes for six months. As gas prices continue to rise, the Senate Finance and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees held a joint hearing on motor fuel taxes in Michigan. Judge Christopher Yates was appointed to the Michigan Court of Appeals by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The Department of […]

Michigan’s 27.2 cents per gallon gas tax would be suspended for six-months under legislation passed by the House. Legislation establishing an air mobility study committee to assess the state’s capability and determine potential changes to enable advanced operations and infrastructure was reported by the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed March as […]

Special primary elections were held in four open House districts. The legislature approved of legislation reducing the state’s income tax rate from 4.25% to 3.9%. The House passed legislation providing $1.5 billion in one-time funding to reduce debt and improve the finances of public employee retirement systems. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2022-2, directing […]

The House Appropriations Committee reported legislation reducing the income tax rate from 4.25% to 3.9% for all individual payers. Legislation providing $1.5 billion in one-time funding aimed at reducing debt and improving public employee retirement systems was reported by the House Appropriations Committee. The House will be one step closer to having their full 110 […]

State Budget Director Chris Harkins presented the executive budget recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on October 1. The House and Senate finalized a plan appropriating $1.2 billion in federal funding. Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an opinion addressing open meeting requirements and attendance accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The U.S. Department […]