Insider Intelligence

The below results have been sourced from the MLC lobby team, Gongwer.com, and MIRS.com. These results are considered unofficial results until certified by the State Board of Canvassers. Due to the high number of absentee ballots, reporting and results could be impacted. The below information is current as of 12:30 a.m. 3rd Senate District – […]

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. 3 Ways to Innovate in a Downturn – What are three major opportunities for innovation during a recession and how could your company utilize them? Navigating […]

MLC lobbyist and procurement consultant Tony Des Chenes shared the importance of getting involved with professional organizations. A look at the five candidates running in the Republican primary race for governor. A look at the 106th House district race in northern portions of the lower peninsula. An overview of the primary race in the 107th […]

On Tuesday, August 2, Michigan voters will head to the polls to vote in the state’s primary election. MLC will be closely monitoring the elections and following 8 p.m., when the polls close, we will report the results as they are announced on the MLC Blog. This is a big election cycle in the state […]

Michigan state departments and law enforcement agencies have been directed to utilize federal resources in order to reduce crime and gun violence statewide. Under the Executive Directive signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, all departments and agencies must identify a designee to coordinate across state government within 30 days. The Michigan State Police (MSP) must explore […]

Eric Frederick has been selected to serve as Michigan’s first chief connectivity officer, heading up Michigan’s High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI). Housed within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), MIHI was established by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2021 through executive order. The office coordinates the state’s efforts to ensure all residents have access to […]

Fitch Ratings upgraded Michigan’s credit rating from AA to AA+ with a “stable outlook” for the first time since 2013. The change in credit rating means the state will have lowered borrowing costs for upcoming bond issues, which in turns saves taxpayer money. Fitch specified in its report that the updated credit rating reflects the […]

The House and Senate are continuing their summer recess, neither session nor committees are scheduled to meet. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 2.