Insider Intelligence
Governor Names Legal Counsel
Governor Gretchen Whitmer named Mark Totten as her chief legal counsel. He previously served in the role during her first term as governor. Background: Before returning to the executive office, he was the United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan....
January Revenue Increases
Michigan’s major taxes and net lottery revenue in January 2026 increased 16.7% from the prior year, totaling $3.5 billion. Total collections were approximately $113 million more than prior estimates. Key Points: General Fund tax collections came in $30.7 million...
Michigan Legislator Testifies Before Congress
Representative Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township) testified this week before the U.S. House Committee on House Administration, which has oversight authority over federal elections. Prior to serving in the Legislature, she served 16 years as Brighton Township Clerk....
Looking Ahead to the Week of February 14 – 20, 2026
In observance of Presidents Day, MLC will be closed on Monday, February 16. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session on Wednesday and Thursday.
Spotlight On Senator Rosemary Bayer
Senator Bayer (D-Keego Harbor) is serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. Biography Prior to her election to the Senate, she worked in information technology, first as a computer engineer and analyst who found and invented products to solve complex...
Executive Budget Presented, Adjusted to Meet Budget Gap
Today, before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, Budget Director Jen Flood presented the executive budget recommendations for FY27. The budget totals $88.1 billion, including a general fund total of $13.6 billion and a school aid...
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