Insider Intelligence

LIGHTBULB
Liz Gullett

Electrical Demand Study Released

A study outlining the impacts and recommendations for addressing growing demand for electricity was submitted to the legislature. As requested by the Senate in 2020, the Michigan Public Service Commission studied the potential grid impacts from expanded integration...

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COMPUTER
Liz Gullett

Michigan Set to Expand High-Speed Internet

Michigan is receiving $1.5 billion in federal funds, allowing the state to expand high-speed internet access to over 200,000 residents. Key Points: Michigan is the 4th highest recipient of funding through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment...

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Saugatuck
Liz Gullett

Community Grant Funding Announced

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced the availability of $60 million in Community Center Grant program funds. Key Points: Funds may be used by municipalities and organizations to expand programming or work on capital projects. Capital project...

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Signing
Liz Gullett

New Law Expands Use of Land Banks

Governor Whitmer signed legislation expanding the number of cities in townships that can establish land bank fast track authorities. Key Points: Under the new law, any city or township with a population greater than 50,000 can now utilize one, if they’re not...

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Liz Gullett

Looking Ahead to the Week of July 8 – 14, 2023

The legislature will continue their summer recess. Neither session nor committees are schedule to meet. MLC President Tim Ward departs from Detroit on Monday, July 10 to begin his 2,400-mile ride around Michigan to raise awareness and funds for Chance for Life. The...

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COMPUTER
Liz Gullett

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The House and Senate voted to approve the state budget for the next fiscal year. The legislature voted to repeal a 2018 law prohibiting Michigan from making administrative rules that are more stringent...

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