by Liz Gullett | May 10, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, the House and Senate continued to work on the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2024. There are a number of items of difference between the House and Senate, along with the administration, which they will need to continue to...
by Liz Gullett | May 10, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Bipartisan legislation establishing Productivity Credits for incarcerated individuals was introduced this week. At least 35 other states provide similar opportunities for people in prison to earn credits. The programs are said to reduce recidivism by 14.8% on average....
by Liz Gullett | May 10, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two reappointments to the Liquor Control Commission. The Commission is responsible for being the sole wholesaler of all spirits products in the state and the licensing of the manufacture and sale of all beer, wine, distilled...
by Liz Gullett | May 10, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold its typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. The MI Healthy Climate Conference will be held on May 16 – 17 at the Lansing Center. For more information, please click here. The biannual Consensus Revenue Estimate Conference...
by Liz Gullett | May 9, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Through the primary election on August 6, we will highlight races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base. The candidate’s website and professional information are listed when available. District Overview The 1st House District is located in Wayne...
by Liz Gullett | May 9, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Senator Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) serves as chair of the Energy and Environment Committee and vice chair of the Appropriations Committee, two highly influential committees. Senator McCann is serving his second term in the Michigan Senate. He previously served two...
