Secretary of State Asks for Legal Opinion

Secretary of State Asks for Legal Opinion

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson requested an Attorney General Opinion regarding the six-day grace period allowed for absent voter ballots for overseas voters. Key Points: Under Proposal 2022-2, those serving in the military or living overseas will have their ballot...
September Revenue Up

September Revenue Up

Last month, major taxes and net lottery revenue came in at $3.7 billion, an increase of 1.7% from September 2023. Additionally, total collections were $106.1 million more than prior estimates, according to the monthly report by the Senate Fiscal Agency. Key Points:...
Governor Announces Judicial Appointment

Governor Announces Judicial Appointment

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Anthony McDowell to the 7th Circuit Court in Genesee County. The appointment fills a partial term following the resignation of Judge John A. Gadola. The term will commence on October 14, 2024, and expires on...
Spotlight on Representative Jason Hoskins

Spotlight on Representative Jason Hoskins

Representative Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) chairs the Economic Development and Small Business Committee. He is a member of the following committees: Ethics and Oversight, Judiciary, Local Government and Municipal Finance, Transportation Mobility and Infrastructure;...