Insider Intelligence
Primary Election Overview: 3rd Senate District
Leading up to the August 4 primary, we are highlighting key races shaped by voter demographics in the district. Candidate websites and professional backgrounds are listed when available. District Overview The district includes Hamtramck, Hazel Park, Highland Park,...
DHHS Director Leaving
Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), announced her resignation, effective June 30. She was first appointed to the role by Governor Whitmer in 2021. Acting director: Beginning July 1, Amy Epkey will serve as the acting...
Gubernatorial Race
This week, there were two major updates in the Republican primary race for governor. First, President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Congressman John James in the race for governor. Following that announcement, Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt...
Senate Passes Housing Affordability Proposal
This week, the Michigan Senate passed a bill increasing avenues for affordable housing through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Specifically, it would expand eligibility for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Program to include...
Medical Debt Forgiveness Passes
The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation addressing the growing problem of medical debt in Michigan. Key Points: House Bills 6071-6073 were introduced by Representatives Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson), Steve Frisbie (R-Pennfield Twp.), and Karl Bohnak...
Changes to Work Share Program
Updates are planned for next month to the state’s Work Share Program, administered by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). The change will give employers more options for adjusting work hours and preventing layoffs. The change was part of bipartisan...
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