Health Insurance Exchange Reform Passed

Health Insurance Exchange Reform Passed

Legislation that would transition Michigan from the federally managed health insurance marketplace to a State-Based Exchange (SBE) was passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bills 633 – 638 were sponsored by Senators Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores),...
Summer Energy Outlook Released

Summer Energy Outlook Released

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released its projections for energy supply and demand in Michigan this summer. They are projecting residents can expect slightly lower costs for gasoline, natural gas, diesel fuel, and home heating oil, but some customers...
Spotlight on Senator Roger Hauck

Spotlight on Senator Roger Hauck

Senator Roger Hauck (R-Mount Pleasant) is serving his second term in the Michigan Senate. He serves as Minority Vice Chair of the Regulatory Affairs Committee, serving as the ranking Republican member. In addition, he serves on the Energy and Environment and Healthy...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. A Radical New Magnet Without Rare-Earth Metals Is About to Change Motors Forever – Earth metals have been seen as a possible...
Primary Election Overview: 36th District

Primary Election Overview: 36th District

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, professional information, and a sample of known endorsements are listed when available. District Overview The 36th...