Insider Intelligence

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.  District Overview The 79th House District is located in Berrien County in Southwest Michigan.  Commentary Representative Kim LaSata […]

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.  District Overview The 78th House District is located in Berrien and Cass Counties.  Commentary Representative Dave Pagel (R) […]

Does Michigan tend to follow the shifting partisan sands of Washington D.C.?  You bet.  Over the past 50 years (25 terms) the Michigan House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives have mirrored each other when it comes to party control, with the exception of just two terms.  Prior to 1993, Michigan Democrats controlled […]

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.  District Overview The 71st House District is located in Eaton County.  Commentary Representative Tom Barrett (R) is foregoing […]

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. The Threat of Tribalism – Partisanship isn’t only causing disagreements and arguments, it’s also moving us further away from the beliefs the country was founded on. […]

Do you enjoy coffee and politics? We have the contest for you! Enter our 2018 Election Contest for your chance to win one of three gift cards to Strange Matter Coffee. Get your predictions in by Monday, November 5th at 5p.m. EST. The House of Representatives approved of a plan setting up a structure for […]

The House of Representatives approved of a plan setting up a structure for when the State can make withdrawals from the budget stabilization fund. Often referred to as the rainy day fund, the fund is the state’s savings account. The legislation, introduced by Representative Laura Cox (R-Livonia), would prevent withdrawals unless the economy stops growing, […]

The Michigan Community Service Commission announced that nominations are being sought for the annual Governor’s Service Awards. The awards are given to individuals, organizations, and businesses to acknowledge their commitment to serving their communities through volunteerism. The online application is available at www.michigan.gov/governorsserviceawards. Nominations must be submitted by January 15, 2019. The awards are presented […]