Insider Intelligence
State Parties Electing Leadership
This Saturday, the Michigan Democratic Party and Michigan Republican Party will hold state conventions to elect leadership. Michigan is heading into a big election year in 2026, making these positions critical to races up and down the ballot. Michigan Democratic...
Income Tax Changes Introduced
Legislation exempting tips earned by hospitality workers from income taxes was introduced this week. Key Points: Senate Bill 91 was introduced by Senator John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs). The proposal largely mirrors federal proposals and would provide a 100%...
Supreme Court Chief Justice Resigning
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement announced she is stepping down from the bench and will serve as president of the National Center for State Courts. She informed Governor Whitmer that she would be stepping down no later than April 30, 2025. Key...
Nondisclosure Prohibition Reported
Bipartisan legislation placing prohibitions on nondisclosure agreements was reported by the House Government Operations Committee this week. Key Points: House Bills 4052 and 4053 were introduced by Representative Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers) and Representative...
Looking Ahead to the Week of February 22 – March 1, 2025
The Senate is scheduled to hold its typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule, while the House has scheduled session for Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday, February 26, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver the annual State of the State address. We will post a...
ESTA and Minimum Wage Changes Pass Legislature
On Friday, February 21, the state’s Earned Sick Leave Act and Minimum Wage law were set to drastically change the landscape for employers and employees. Ahead of the changes, which were viewed as some of the most progressive in the country, the House and Senate...
Michigan Legislative Consultants
110 W. Michigan Avenue
Suite 500
Lansing, MI 48933
517.372.2560
517.372.0130 fax
1001 Woodward Avenue
Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48226
EXPERTISE
About MLC
Our Services
Our People
Our Work
MLC is proud to be the Michigan member of NASL