Insider Intelligence
Governor Announces Staff Changes
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a number of changes to the staff within her executive office. Acting Chief Legal Counsel: Alexis Blane has been promoted into this role. She joined the executive office in 2022 as special counsel. Prior to serving in...
Chief Legal Director Named
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Khyla D. Craine as the new chief legal director for the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). She’s served as deputy legal director since 2019, providing high-level legal counsel to the Secretary of State and department...
Results of Qualified Voter File Review Released
The Michigan Department of State released the results of a review of Michigan motor vehicle records compared to voting records in the state’s Qualified Voter File. The review began in December 2024 and identified 15 people who appear to be non-U.S. citizens who...
Looking Ahead to the Week of April 12 – 18, 2025
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule.
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 helpful as we do. 10 Small Things Neurologists Wish You’d Do for Your Brain – Incorporating these every day habits can help reduce future cognitive...
Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… If you haven’t yet discovered Erin Bartels’ work, MLC lobbyist Monica Martinez shared why now is the perfect time! Governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled to the United Kingdom and Ireland for an investment...

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