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Revenue projections for the current and upcoming fiscal years were increased at Friday’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference in Lansing, giving the legislature more to work with during the budget process. Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield announced several changes to the membership of committees last week. Last Tuesday, voters in Flint cast their ballots in […]

Revenue projections for the current and upcoming fiscal years were increased at today’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC) in Lansing, giving the legislature more to work with during the budget process. Held in January and May, the CREC gathers economic experts to project the state of the economy in the upcoming years, as well as […]

Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield (R-Levering) announced several changes to the membership of committees this week. The changes stem from the resignation of former Representative Sheldon Neeley (D-Flint) who was elected Mayor of Flint and Speaker Pro Tem Jason Wentworth (R-Clare) who asked to step down from the Ways and Means Committee due to […]

On Tuesday, voters in Flint cast their ballots in the primary race for the open 34th House seat. The seat has been open since former Representative Sheldon Neeley (D) resigned following his election as Mayor of Flint. His wife, Cynthia Neeley, beat nine other candidates to become the Democratic nominee for the seat. The seat […]

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist was in attendance at CES to highlight Michigan as a leader in mobility and transportation innovation. During his trip, he met with a wide variety of companies and executives to strengthen the foundation for continued investment in the state by tech and automotive-focused companies, as well as solidify Michigan’s continued global […]

Throughout January, three public meetings are schedule to allow public input on proposed rules to establish maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in drinking water. The proposed rules will amend the current rules to provide provisions that reduce exposure to seven PFAS compounds in drinking water. The provisions include establishing water standards, sampling requirements, public notification […]

As part of a first-ever public-private collaboration, the City of Detroit will start their largest expansion of recycling in the city’s history. The effort, which is funded by the Department Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the national nonprofit The Recycling Partnership, with special support from the PepsiCo Foundation, will help build on the […]

The House and Senate are schedule to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. On Tuesday, the Senate Regulatory Reform will consider House Bills 4620 and 4621, which help the state’s festivals and events by allowing spirits to be included and promoted.