Incoming Superintendent Signs Contract

Incoming Superintendent Signs Contract

Dr. Glenn Maleyko will officially begin his role as State Superintendent on December 8, under the terms of his three-year contract signed this week. Key Points: The State Board of Education selected Dr. Maleyko on August 26, and contract negotiations commenced....
Senate Passes Election Misrepresentation Bill

Senate Passes Election Misrepresentation Bill

Knowingly making a false statement or misrepresentation on an election could be punishable under legislation passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bill 533 was introduced by Senator Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford). An individual making a false statement,...
August Revenue Increases Year-Over-Year

August Revenue Increases Year-Over-Year

Last month, Michigan’s major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $3 billion, which was 6.7% higher than August 2024 collections. Last month’s collections were $80.5 million higher than the projections from May’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. Key Points:...
Spotlight on Senator Jeff Irwin

Spotlight on Senator Jeff Irwin

Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) is serving his second term in the Michigan Senate. Biography Prior to his election to the Senate, he served from 2011 to 2017 in the Michigan House of Representatives. Senator Irwin also served as a Washtenaw County Commissioner. He...