Insider Intelligence

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.  As Jobs Are Automated, Will Men and Women Be Affected Equally? – Will changing jobs lead to organizational gender imbalance? Why These 5 States Hold Odd-Year […]

While often used by private citizens, could government enlist the help of crowdfunding for projects and services? In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Tony Des Chenes explored the idea. Legislation was introduced that would curb a governor’s ability to transfer funds using the State Administrative Board. Sports Wagering in Michigan would be legal under […]

Legislation has been introduced that would curb a governor’s ability to transfer funds using the State Administrative Board. Introduced by Representative Ben Frederick (R-Owosso) and House Appropriations Chairman Shane Hernandez (R-Port Huron), the legislation would limit the amount of money the board can redirect in any one line item to $200,000 in one budget year. […]

Sports Wagering in Michigan would be legal under legislation passed by the House this week. The proposal would create the Fantasy Sports Games Consumer Protection Act and provides a framework for sports wagering, updating the way gaming is conducted and regulated statewide. The legislation also allows online wagering through regulated websites and mobile apps. Current […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive reaffirming and extending the state’s commitment to recognize the sovereignty and self-governance of the federally recognized Native American tribes. It also details a process of tribal consultation designed to ensure meaningful and mutually beneficial communication and collaboration between these tribes and the departments and agencies on all matters […]

Hundreds of thousands of residents would be eligible to have their criminal records expunged under a proposal reported by the House Judiciary Committee this week.  Currently only individuals with one felony or two misdemeanors qualify for expungement, and they must wait a minimum of five years before they can start the process. This plan would […]

Installing solar panels on a home or business could no longer increase property taxes under legislation approved by the Senate this week. Currently, some communities charge higher property taxes on homes and buildings after they have installed solar panels. However, this practice varies by community. This proposal would create a consistent law across the state […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. On Tuesday, November 5, 69 counties throughout the state will hold local elections. For your personal voter information, please visit Michigan.gov/Vote. The Natural Resources Commission is meeting on Thursday, November 7 on the campus of Lansing Community College. For more […]