Insider Intelligence

5 Things We're Reading
Liz Gullett

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. 3 Steps to Identify the Right Strategic Goals for Your Company – Can anchoring your objectives in what you want from...

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Voting
Liz Gullett

Voting Reforms Move Forward

The House and Senate passed legislation implementing changes within Proposal 2 of 2022, which makes reforms to voting laws in Michigan. Key Points: Enacts nine consecutive days of early voting for statewide elections. Establishes sentencing guidelines for...

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People
Liz Gullett

Unemployment Rate Declines

Michigan’s jobless rate showed another sign of economic strength, declining month-over-month in May to 3.7%, while the national rate increased. Key Points: The U.S. rate increased by three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.7%. This is the first time Michigan’s...

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Boardroom
Liz Gullett

Governor Announces Appointments

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two appointments to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). The Commission is the sole wholesaler of all spirit products in the state. It’s responsible for the licensing of the manufacture and sale of all beer, wine,...

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LIGHTBULB
Liz Gullett

Clean Energy Package Introduced

Legislation setting an ambitious goal of 100% carbon-free energy in Michigan by 2035 was introduced this week. Key Points: Establishes a renewable portfolio standard of 60% by 2030. Utility companies must include distributed generation programs accessible to...

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MEETING
Liz Gullett

Governor Establishes LGBTQ+ Commission

Governor Whitmer signed an executive order creating Michigan’s first commission tasked with addressing issues facing Michigan’s LGBTQ+ community. Key Points: The commission will advise the governor and director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on...

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