Insider Intelligence

On Tuesday, during an event at Grand Rapids Community College, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II touted the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2023 budget’s inclusion of $55 million for the Michigan Reconnect program, calling it an affirmation of the program’s ongoing success in easing the path for working-age adults to earn a college degree or certificate.  The […]

By now, you’ve heard about Lt. Gov. Brian Calley’s campaign petitioning for an amendment on the 2018 ballot to give Michigan a part-time legislature.

This week a ballot proposal seeking to amend the state constitution to enact a part-time legislature was before the State Board of Canvassers for approval.  However, prior to the board taking a vote, Lt. Governor Brian Calley, who is the proposals lead proponent, voiced concerns that one of the four-members has a conflict of interest […]

This week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley made two big announcements during the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference.  On Tuesday, he announced his support for a constitutional amendment that would enact a part-time legislature.  Additionally, he went a step further in announcing that he is not only lending support, but would lead the petition drive […]

Last week, Lt. Governor Brian Calley announced keynote speakers and session topics that will be featured at the upcoming statewide MI Hidden Talent disability employment training workshop in Lansing on Monday, May 8.  The workshop will feature former Major League Baseball Pitcher Jim Abbott and retired Walgreens Senior Vice President Randy Lewis. The second annual […]

On Monday, Lt. Governor Brian Calley kicked off a statewide tour to explain a plan and discuss opportunities for growth in the defense industry in Michigan.  The Protect and Grow plan was unveiled at the Mackinac Policy Conference this past June and is led by the Michigan Defense Center.  It includes seventeen recommendations to preserve […]