House Members Announce Transparency Package

House Members Announce Transparency Package

Members of the House Democratic Caucus announced their proposal to increase standards for government ethics and transparency. Named the BRITE Act (Bringing Reforms in Integrity, Transparency, and Ethics), it increases reporting and disclosure requirements. Key Points:...
February Revenue Declines

February Revenue Declines

Major tax and net lottery revenue declined in February 2024 by 23.8% from February 2023. Additionally, last month’s collections were $152.1 million below prior projections made at the biannual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference in January. Key Points: General...
Michigan Officials Appointed to Federal Committee

Michigan Officials Appointed to Federal Committee

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and his designee, Michigan’s Chief Connectivity Officer, Eric Frederick, were appointed as members of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC).  Additionally, Lt. Governor Gilchrist was...
Looking Ahead to the Week of March 16 – 22, 2024

Looking Ahead to the Week of March 16 – 22, 2024

On Monday, March 18, Governor Whitmer will unveil the 2024 Women in the Michigan Workforce Report at a virtual event hosted by the Michigan Women’s Commission. For more information, and to register, please click here. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their...
Spotlight on House Republican Leader Matt Hall

Spotlight on House Republican Leader Matt Hall

House Republican Leader Matt Hall is serving his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives and his first as Republican Leader after being elected to the leadership role by his peers. Throughout his time in the House, he’s held a number of leadership roles,...