Insider Intelligence
October Unemployment Rate Rises
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October rose by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.7%. Employment declined by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment increased by 6,000. Key Points: Unemployment rose for the seventh consecutive month. The...
Meet the DTMB Leader
Michelle Lange serves as the director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB). In December 2022, Governor Whitmer moved her from the role of acting director to director of the department. Director Lange: She’s held several roles at DTMB...
Looking Ahead to the Weeks of November 23 – December 6, 2024
In observance of the holiday, MLC will be closed on November 28 and 29. The legislature is on its annual two-week break. The next scheduled session day is Tuesday, December 3.
Spotlight on Senator Sue Shink
Senator Sue Shink (D-Ann Arbor) chairs the Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee and the Corrections and Judiciary Appropriations Subcommittee. Additionally, she is the vice chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, and the...
Embracing Accessories and Organization
The end of summer and the beginning of fall is seen as the "Back to School" season. I view it as an opportunity to focus on organization and accessories. In order to be successful, we need convenience, efficiency, and a dose of style. An everyday carry (EDC) bag...
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. ‘Tis the Season to Reflect on Your Professional Relationships – Professional relationships can be a highly positive force in your...

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