General Election Overview: 62nd House District

General Election Overview: 62nd House District

Leading up to the November 5 general election, we are highlighting races generally considered swing seats. District Overview: The district includes Fraser, Harrison Township, and portions of Chesterfield and Clinton Townships, Roseville, and St. Clair Shores....
Senate Approves Reintroduced Legislation

Senate Approves Reintroduced Legislation

Nine bills that were reintroduced following a lengthy legal battle and veto by the governor were passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Expand health insurance for public employees. Allows Michigan Department of Corrections officers and other law enforcement...
Constitutional Convention Question Before Voters

Constitutional Convention Question Before Voters

This November, Michigan voters will decide if the state will hold a constitutional convention for the purposes of amending the Michigan Constitution. Under the state’s current constitution ratified in 1963, every 16th year after 1978, the question is to be...
E-Bike Ban Proposed

E-Bike Ban Proposed

Legislation aimed at protecting young children from accidents caused by electric bikes was introduced in the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate 1156 was introduced by Senator Jim Runestad (R-White Lake). The proposal bans children under 14 from riding an e-bike on a...
Governor Announces Appointment

Governor Announces Appointment

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Charity Dean to the Michigan’s Women’s Commission. Ms. Dean is president and chief executive officer of the Michigan Black Business Alliance (an MLC client) and the owner of Detroit Rosa. She holds a Bachelor of...