New Defense Office Announced

New Defense Office Announced

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI), aimed at growing the state’s defense and aerospace industries. Key Points: ODAI will build on the Michigan Defense Center, increasing awareness of...
Multimedia Jobs Act Moves

Multimedia Jobs Act Moves

Bipartisan legislation creating a tax credit for qualified productions in Michigan was reported by the House Economic and Small Business Committee this week. “These pro-job bills are designed to diversify our state economy by investing in our workforce and help us...
Proposal Introduced Reforming Online Ticket Sales

Proposal Introduced Reforming Online Ticket Sales

A bipartisan plan was introduced this week seeking to combat the use of automated bots in online ticket sales in order to increase consumer protections in Michigan. Dubbed the “Taylor Swift” bill, it addresses the rising tactics employed by ticket bot operators,...
Newly Appointed Tribal Council Member Sworn In

Newly Appointed Tribal Council Member Sworn In

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) issued the oath of office to newly appointed Tribal Council Member Robyn Burlingham-Elkins. Key Points: The appointment fills the vacant Tribal Council Treasurer seat. She was sworn in to serve the remainder of the...
Spotlight on Senator Dan Lauwers

Spotlight on Senator Dan Lauwers

Senator Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway) serves as the Minority Floor Leader, having been elected to the leadership role by his peers. He also serves as the Minority Vice Chair of the important Energy and Environment Committee and as a member of the Government Operations...