Insider Intelligence
New State Budget Director Announced
Jen Flood, Governor Whitmer’s deputy chief of staff, has been appointed the new State Budget Director beginning mid-November. She’s replacing Chris Harkins who is leaving state government. Jen Flood: As deputy chief of staff, she oversees legislative affairs,...
Senate Working on Financial Disclosure Bills
The Senate Oversight Committee heard testimony on bipartisan legislation implementing Proposal 1 of 2022 this week. The bills require financial disclosure of assets and certain income from elected officials and candidates. Key Points: Requires executive office...
Legislature Approves Voting Change
Legislation sponsored by Representative Karen Whitsett (D-Detroit) allowing a non-disabled voter to pay for transportation in order to vote was given approval by the legislature this week. Key Points: Under current law, a voter can’t hire a motor vehicle to get to...
Senate Moves 100% Clean Energy Standard
Legislation requiring an electric provider to have a 100% clean energy portfolio by 2040 was reported from the Senate Energy and Environment Committee and passed by the chamber this week. Key Points: An electric provider’s renewable energy credit portfolio must...
Legislation Introduced Setting Cleanup Standards
Democratic members in the House and Senate introduced legislation setting more stringent cleanup standards with the goal of preventing sites from becoming “orphaned.” Key Points: Provides additional information to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and...
Looking Ahead to the Week of October 27 – November 3, 2023
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule.
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