Insider Intelligence
Revenue Projections Revised Down
Legislators will have roughly $1.5 billion less revenue to appropriate during the budget process for the 2024 Fiscal year. Principals from the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies and administration met for the biannual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. After...
Unemployment Rate at Record Low
In April, Michigan’s unemployment rate declined to 3.8%, comparable to the lowest levels Michigan has seen only three times since the 1970’s. Key Points: April’s labor force participation rate increased to the highest level in three years. The statewide labor force...
Medicaid Leadership Change
Meghan Groen has been selected to head the state’s Medicaid program, covering physical and behavioral health and long-term care and aging programs. Key Points: Groen has 20 years of experience in government, policy, and nonprofit administration. Most recently she...
Voting Access Proposals
House Democratic members introduced legislation aiming to lift barriers that prevent individuals from voting and to encourage voter registration. Key Points: Removes the challenged ballot requirement, which makes a ballot challenged if an individual registers on...
Nonprofit Grants Available
Michigan nonprofits who provide programming to lift people out of poverty can apply to receive grant funding from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Key Points: $15 million was allotted for the MI Impact Grant. The program will prioritize...
Looking Ahead to the Week of May 20 – 26, 2023
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule.
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