Insider Intelligence
Emergency Response Changes Signed
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting Michigan’s first responders and streamlining disaster response. The two bills passed the House and Senate with unanimous bipartisan support and take immediate effect. Key Points: The...
Midterm Election in Michigan
With three weeks until the General Election, 6% of all active registered Michigan voters have returned their completed ballot. More than 2 million registered voters have requested an absentee (mail) ballot, which is an increase of 20% from the same point before the...
Public Transit Funding Awarded
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $65 million in awards through the Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund (IPAF) to support public transportation projects statewide. As part of last year’s nearly $2 billion Sustainable Road Funding Plan, the investments...
Cryptocurrency Regulations Move
The Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee reported legislation banning cryptocurrency kiosks in Michigan. Key Points: Senate Bill 980 was introduced by Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor). The bill is a full ban on installing or permitting a kiosk,...
Elections Preparations Underway
County, city, and township election commissions statewide have started testing their voting machines to ensure they are working properly in advance of the General Election. The mandatory pre-election testing is open to the public and must be conducted at least five...
Looking Ahead to the Week of October 17 – 23, 2026
Neither the House nor Senate have scheduled session for the week. Monday, October 19, is the last day to register online to vote in this year’s General Election.
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