Insider Intelligence
Unemployment Rate Remains Steady
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July remained unchanged from the prior month at 5.3%, according to the latest report from the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. Employment fell by 5,000 over the month, and the number of unemployed people...
Looking Ahead to the Week of August 16 – 22, 2025
The House is scheduled to hold its typical Tuesday–Thursday session schedule. The Senate does not have session scheduled for the week. On August 18 and 19, the State Board of Education will interview the seven semifinalists for the role of State Superintendent at...
Meet the New Member: Representative Parker Fairbairn
Representative Parker Fairbairn (R-Harbor Springs) is serving his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography Prior to his election to the House, he worked in the Northern Michigan automotive industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business...
Five Things We’re Reading
Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Warren Buffett’s Top Hiring Rule: Look for This Trait First or Nothing Else Matters – What makes a great hire, and what questions...
Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Adaptability isn’t a soft skill; it’s your career edge. In her latest post, MLC lobbyist Monica Martinez shared why being flexible helps you lead, not just react. Representative Tim Kelly returned to the...
Detroit Mayoral Primary Race Held
This Tuesday, Detroit residents voted in the primary election for the next Mayor of Detroit. Current Mayor Mike Duggan chose not to run for reelection, opting instead to run for governor in 2026. With approximately 645,000 residents, Detroit is the most populous...
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