by Liz Gullett | Mar 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
This week, the House Energy Committee heard testimony on a bipartisan package seeking to encourage nuclear energy generation in Michigan. Key Points: House Bills 4124 – 4129 were introduced by Representatives Pauline Wendzel (R-Watervliet), Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park),...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced this week that more than 318,000 inactive voter registrations are slated to be removed from Michigan’s voter rolls next month. Once canceled, the total number of out-of-date registrations removed under Benson’s...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Legislation was introduced immediately reducing the state income tax rate to 4.05%, as of January 1, 2025. According to the bill sponsor, this will help address the rising costs that families are facing, including groceries, housing, and childcare. Key Points: House...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Jason Palmer began his role as director of the Michigan Unemployment Agency (UIA), succeeding Julia Dale who resigned in January. Jason Palmer: He most recently served as the Assistant Commissioner at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Regional Commissioner...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule.