Insider Intelligence
Firekeepers Revenue Sharing Tops $360 Million
The below post was written by MLC intern, Luke Bingaman. Last week, Emerson Silvernail, Chief of Staff for State Representative Sarah Lightner, accepted a check on behalf of the State of Michigan for $18.5 million from the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi...
Gov. Whitmer Appoints New Member to the MEDC Executive Committee
The below post was written by MLC intern, Luke Bingaman. On Thursday, March 20, Governor Whitmer appointed Michael Taylor to fill an open seat on the Michigan Economic Development Council’s (MEDC) executive board for a term expiring in April 2027. Taylor has served...
Earned Sick Time Act FAQs Updated
The below post was written by MLC intern, Luke Bingaman. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) updated their list of frequently asked questions about the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) which took effect on February 21. This updated...
House Moves Infrastructure Funding Package
The House of Representatives passed legislation providing an additional $3.1 billion for roads and bridges throughout Michigan. All experts agree that Michigan needs a significant influx of annual spending on infrastructure, but over the past several years,...
House Approves Income Tax Reduction
This week, the House of Representatives approved legislation reducing Michigan’s income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, effective January 1, 2025. Key Points: House Bill 4170 was introduced by Representative Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson). According to the nonpartisan...
Public Safety Funding Plan Introduced
Bipartisan legislation providing additional, dedicated funding to local law enforcement was introduced in the House this week. The plan would fund public safety initiatives, such as officer recruitment and retention, equipment purchases, and department operating...
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