Insider Intelligence

In all 17 labor markets, the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw little change over the month. According to the latest release from the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, unemployment rates ranged from 3.1% to 5.4% during October. Six areas displayed minor rate reductions, led by the Battle Creek metro area at -0.2%. Employment levels […]

Michigan’s presidential primary date would be changed under legislation approved by the Senate this week. Introduced by Senator Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City), the bill moves Michigan’s presidential primary from the second Tuesday in March to the second Tuesday in February. The bill received near-unanimous support, passing by a vote of 34-1. The bill has been […]

To help stay competitive, businesses can now submit an application for grant funding. The state has appropriated approximately $50 million to help employers have the talent they need to grow and stay competitive by providing awards to assist in training, developing, and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training must fill a demonstrated talent need […]

As the legislature looks toward the new term in January, announcements regarding staff, leadership, and other transitional items continue to roll out. In the first announcement, Senate Minority Leader-elect Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) announced the formation of the Policy Transition Committee for the Senate Republican caucus for the 2023-2024 legislative session. The committee will be comprised […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday, however, Thursday is tentative for the House.

“Parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word, movement, and action has an effect. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than a parent.” – Bob Keeshan From being the first person in his family to attend college, to one of the first Black Journeyman at General […]

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 Do You Avoid Jet Lag? Experts Weigh In – Traveling soon? Here are some ways to avoid the dreaded jet lag. Seven Books That Will […]

Representative Kyra Harris Bolden will be the next Michigan Supreme Court Justice, following an appointment by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the bench. Her term will begin in January 2023, succeeding Justice Bridget Mary McCormack who announced her retirement from the Court. She will be the first Black woman to serve on the high court and […]