Insider Intelligence
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. The Art of Asking Smarter Questions – Here are five techniques to help you during the decision-making process. Teen Unable to Eat...
Governor Delivers Address
In the latest in her Road Ahead series, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered remarks in Flint at Kettering University. In her address, she focused on securing advanced manufacturing investments and making it easier to create and keep good-paying jobs in Michigan....
Senate Republicans Introduce Energy Package
The Senate Republican caucus introduced a six-bill package aimed at restoring local control and lowering costs for Michigan residents. The proposal would: Repeal the 100% alternative energy requirement signed into law in 2023. Restore local zoning authority for...
Budget Process Reform Introduced
Legislation requiring the public posting of enhancement grant funds was considered in the House Appropriations Committee this week. Key Points: House Bill 4420 was introduced by Representative Tom Kunse (R-Clare). Under the proposal, all “earmarks” must be publicly...
Looking Ahead to the Week of May 24 – 30, 2025
In observance of Memorial Day, MLC will be closed on Monday, May 26. The Senate is scheduled to hold session on Wednesday and Thursday, while the House has not scheduled session next week. The annual Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference will be held on the...
Meet the New Member: Representative Tonya Myers Phillips
Representative Tonya Myers Phillips (D-Detroit) is serving her first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography She brings over 20 years of experience as an attorney and community leader. Beginning her career at the Sugar Law Center for Economic and...
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