Insider Intelligence
Senate Passes Election Reforms
Legislation aimed at tackling election disinformation and improving transparency and integrity in the petition circulation process passed the Senate with bipartisan support. Key Points: Senate Bills 529-531 were introduced by Senators Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield) and...
Unemployment COVID Overpayments Legislation Moves
Legislation prohibiting the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) from seeking to recover improperly paid benefits after three years was reported by the Senate Labor Committee this week. Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, $2.7 billion in overpayments were sent...
Operation Safe Neighborhoods Reaches Milestone
Over 900 illegal guns have been taken off the streets since Operation Safe Neighborhoods began, which seeks to reduce gun violence by getting illegal guns off the street and out of the hands of people who cannot legally possess them due to prior criminal history....
Looking Ahead to the Week of November 15 – 21, 2025
The legislature is on its annual two-week recess. Neither committees nor session are scheduled during that time. On November 20, the Michigan Republican Party will host its third debate for candidates in the Republican primary race for governor. Please click here...
Spotlight On Senator Erika Geiss
Senator Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) is serving her second term in the Senate. She was elected by her peers to serve as Assistant President Pro Tempore this term after serving as Democratic Caucus Chair during her first term. Biography Prior to her election to the...
Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… After 20 years in politics and government, MLC Partner Rudy Hobbs shared the lessons that have stood the test of time. From cycling since age 5 to leading as Detroit Caucus Chair, Representative Stephanie...
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