Insider Intelligence
Monthly Revenue Increases Year-Over-Year
The Senate Fiscal Agency released the January 2023 revenue report, which showed last month’s tax and lottery revenue totaled $3.2 billion, an increase of 8.8% from the prior year. Key Points: Tax revenue was $42.1 million below the projected amount, due to...
Siting Authority Law Implementation Begins
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced two initial public engagement sessions on implementing new laws granting the commission siting authority for large energy projects. Key Points: The new law was passed and signed by Governor Whitmer in November...
New Firearm Laws Take Effect
On February 13, a series of changes to gun laws in Michigan went into effect. The changes were passed by the legislature last March and signed into law by Governor Whitmer in April 2023. The new laws require individuals to keep unattended weapons unloaded and...
Looking Ahead to the Week of February 17 – 23, 2024
MLC will be closed on Monday, February 19 for Presidents’ Day. State offices are also closed that day. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday. House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees are beginning to meet to hear presentations...
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. Why Are People Climate Change Deniers? Study Reveals Unexpected Results – What role does self-image play in a person’s beliefs on...
Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist Amber Chandler shared why now is the right time to invest in Southeast Michigan. Nearly 1.3 million Michigan voters have requested absentee ballots, an increase of 80% from the same point...
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