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Attorney General Dana Nessel announced two new division chiefs and the creation of a new division this week. The newly created Criminal Trials and Appeals Division combines the department’s Criminal Division and the Criminal Appellate Division. It will handle all general, criminal trial and appellate work for the department, along with habeas proceedings. Mark Blumer […]

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is offering up to $2,5000 for events related to energy waste reduction, renewable energy, recycling, and/or sustainability. The sponsorships are available to local governments, schools, universities, 501c3 or 501c6 organizations, and small businesses. To be considered for funding, an application must be submitted at least 30 days […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday. On March 14, the Northern Mariana Islands will hold their presidential primary election. There are six delegates at stake. On Tuesday, March 17, the House Education Committee will hold a hearing on HB 5603, which would create the office of the higher education […]

Every ten years, on the heels of the U.S. Census numbers being finalized, all of the state’s legislative and congressional districts are redrawn to be more representative of the shift in population.  These districts remain in place until the next census in ten years. The drawing of districts in Michigan has always been viewed as […]

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. How Epidemics Like Covid-19 End (And How to End Them Faster) – We pay attention to how an outbreak happens, but not as much to the […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced leadership changes in key positions in state government. A multi-bill package was introduced making changes to the way taxes paid on fuel are distributed. The Senate approved of a resolution and legislation making reforms to the process the state uses to bond for transportation projects. In order to increase collaboration and […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced leadership changes in key positions in state government. First, the governor recommended Mark Burton, her chief strategist, to serve as CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp (MEDC).  He has been involved with state government and politics for nearly two decades. Prior to his current role, Mr. Burton worked […]

A multi-bill package was introduced this week making changes to the way taxes paid on fuel are distributed. The plan would eliminate the sales tax on fuel over the next three-years and replace it with an equivalent, revenue-neutral tax on fuel, which would be dedicated solely to roads. It’s estimated the proposal would generate $800 […]