Chief Climate Officer Announced

Chief Climate Officer Announced

Former Michigan Public Service Commissioner Alessandra Carreon was named the chief climate officer at the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). In the role, she will lead EGLE’s Office of Climate Energy, which works to bring environmental...
June Unemployment Rate Decreases

June Unemployment Rate Decreases

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate last month declined one-tenth of a percentage point from the prior month to 5.3%. During the same period, the national rate also decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%. Key Points: Employment receded by 4,000...
House Committee Authorizes Subpoenas

House Committee Authorizes Subpoenas

This week, the House Oversight Committee voted to authorize a number of subpoenas within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the Office of Attorney General. DNR: Two subpoenas seek documents pertaining to...
Meet the New Member: Representative Joseph Pavlov

Meet the New Member: Representative Joseph Pavlov

Representative Joseph Pavlov (R-Smiths Creek) is serving his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography Prior to his election, he spent 38 years as a high school educator, teaching English, speech, and drama. He earned a bachelor’s degree in...