Insider Intelligence
March Revenue Declines
Last month, major taxes and net lottery revenue declined 24.7% from the prior year, coming in at $1.6 billion. Additionally, collections were roughly $169.6 million below prior projections from the consensus revenue estimating conference held earlier this year. Key...
Senate Passes Kindergarten Requirement
Michigan’s young residents would be required to attend kindergarten under legislation passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bill 285 was sponsored by Senator Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia). A child must be enrolled in kindergarten at the age of five. A...
Legislature Approves Change to Driver License Issuance
Legislation passed this week lifting restrictions on issuing driver’s licenses under certain circumstances. Passage of the bill was praised by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, “Similar to ‘Driver Responsibility Fees’ of years past, the multi-year prohibition from...
Looking Ahead to the Week of April 20 – 26, 2024
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold its typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. The filing deadline for candidates in the August primary election is Tuesday, April 23. The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, April...
Spotlight on Representative Bryan Posthumus
Representative Bryan Poshtumus (R-Rockford) serves as the Minority Floor Leader, having been elected by his peers to serve in this leadership role. He also serves as the minority vice chair of the Government Operations Committee, serving as the ranking Republican,...
House Democrats Regain Majority
Following two special general elections last night, the House Democratic Caucus is back to 56 members in its caucus. The House Democrats held a 56-54 majority until last November when two House Democratic members resigned following successful elections to local...
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