Insider Intelligence
Distracted Driving Bills Passed
Michigan drivers would be prohibited from using a mobile device while driving under a bipartisan package passed by the House. Key points: Under the proposal, a driver would be fined by increased amounts beginning with the first violation and have points added to...
Chance for Life President Appointed to Commission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, which works to improve legal representation for indigent criminal defendants. Appointments: Among the appointments is Tom Adams, president of Chance for Life Organization...
School Grading System Changes Passed
Public schools will no longer receive an A-F grade under legislation headed to the governor. Key points: The Department of Education was required to asses public schools on a number of measures, including graduation rates and test scores. The letter grade was to be...
Acting Department Director Named
Aaron Keatley will serve as acting director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. He fills the role following the departure of Dan Eichinger, who was serving as acting director. Background: Mr. Keatley served as chief deputy director at EGLE...
Looking Ahead to the Week of May 6 – 12, 2023
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. The House and Senate are expected to vote on the budgets next week.
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. Cyber Thieves Are Getting More Creative – How are cybercriminals evolving to trick more people? States Seek to Ease...
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