Insider Intelligence

As the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year budget wraps up, MLC lobbyist Matt Sowash looks at how the budget process works and why it hasn’t always been completed on time. Reflecting on her 30 years with MLC, Ann Spagnuolo shares how our firm, and interacting with state government, has changed since she first joined our team. The […]

While all of you know Ann Spagnuolo, our office manager, you may not know that this month Ann will celebrate her thirty-year anniversary at our firm. “Ann has been an integral part of our team for decades. Our clients, legislative staff, and our team members know what a key role she plays in ensuring our […]

Bing Goei, Director of the Michigan Office for New Americans (MONA) is retiring from his position. He has served in the role since Governor Rick Snyder appointed him in January 2014, when the Governor created the office to help propel and diversify the state’s comeback through attracting and retaining highly skilled immigrants. Governor Snyder announced […]

A bipartisan group of House members introduced a 26-bill package extending additional legal protections to human trafficking survivors. The bill sponsors are aiming to address the issues of human trafficking in three ways: Creating and funding additional legal tools for victims of human trafficking Expanding awareness and preventive measures Addressing the relationship between prostitution and […]

The House and Senate are continuing their in-district work period. Session and committee meetings are not scheduled to be held.

Through the primary election on August 7, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 30th Senate District is in Ottawa County and boasts […]

Through the primary election on August 7, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 24th Senate District includes the counties of Clinton, Eaton, […]

Through the primary election on August 7, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 21st Senate District is located in southwest Michigan and includes […]