Insider Intelligence

A piece of legislation passed the legislature and has been signed by the governor, but what are the laws as to when it will take effect?  With some laws, the effective date can have large implications on those individuals or industries impacted.  For example, if a change to a business tax is signed into law, […]

This week, the Senate Energy and Technology Committee announced it will hold an Advise and Consent hearing for the Michigan Public Service Commission’s newly appointed commissioner, Rachel Eubanks.  Ms. Eubanks was appointed to the commission by Governor Rick Snyder on July 6, for a term expiring July 2, 2017, completing the remainder of the prior […]

Through the primary election on August 2, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 4th Senate District is located in Wayne County and […]

Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint) this week announced John Mulcrone as his new chief of staff.  Previously, Mr. Mulcrone worked in the same role for Senate Minority Floor Leader Morris Hood (D-Detroit).  Additionally, he’s previously served as legal counsel for the Senate Democratic caucus.  Senator Ananich’s departing chief of staff, Andy Leavitt, is headed […]

This week, the House and Senate gave final legislative approval to the two omnibus budgets providing appropriations for the upcoming 2016-2017 Fiscal Year.  Late additions to the budgets included fourteen capital outlay projects at some public universities and community colleges. Additionally, the chambers approved supplemental funding for the Flint Water Crisis, including funds to begin […]

This week, the House and Senate granted approval to a package of legislation making reforms to Detroit Public Schools (DPS).  The package previously passed by the House was vastly different from the Senate-passed proposal.  For several days there was uncertainty as to if the Senate would have enough votes to pass the House’s new proposal.  […]

                Front Row L to R:  Matthew Schulz, Lori Schulz, Senator Goeff Hansen, Sarah Schulkebir, Earl Peterson Middle Row L to R:  Don Williams, Wally Gonzales, Suzanne Sudek, Willy Lovin Back Row L to R:  Jason Richards, Tony D’Anna   On Thursday, MLC along with client, McDonald’s Corporate Government Affairs […]

On Wednesday, the Senate Energy and Technology Committee reported a package of two bills that would make reforms to the state’s energy policy.  The committee and select stakeholders have been working on the bills since they were introduced in July 2015.  Recently, the committee held numerous hearings on the reforms.  While the Executive Office and […]