by Liz Gullett | Dec 1, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Department Launches, Director Named The new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) began operations on December 1. Michelle Richard was appointed acting director, overseeing the new department as it begins operations. Ms....
by Liz Gullett | Dec 1, 2023 | Liz Gullett
By 2040, Michigan will get 100% of its energy from renewable sources under legislation signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The move towards clean energy will occur in incremental stages, beginning with a 50% standard by 2030 and a 60% standard by 2035. Key...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 1, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Following the announcement of special primary and general elections to fill two open House seats, 12 candidates filed to run in the primaries. The 13th and 25th House districts were left vacant after former Representatives Lori Stone and Kevin Coleman won mayoral...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 1, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The legality of the legislature’s use of adopt and amend on a ballot proposal increasing the minimum wage will go before the Michigan Supreme Court next week during December’s oral arguments. Key Points: In 2018, two citizens’ initiatives raising the state’s minimum...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 1, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe and the Growing Michigan Together team released a report, which compiled feedback from over 11,000 residents. It focuses on the types of challenges communities face, but also what they love most about the state. The feedback will be...
