Insider Intelligence
Department Leadership Changes Announced
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced changes in leadership at the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) and the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). DTMB: Kyle Guerrant, current deputy state budget director, will serve as acting director of the...
Senate Passes Legislation Fighting Human Trafficking
Bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing human trafficking in Michigan was unanimously passed by the Senate this week. Earlier this term, a bipartisan group of lawmakers worked with Attorney General Dana Nessel to develop and introduce the legislation. Key Points:...
Medical Debt Protection Act Considered
This week, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee heard testimony on bipartisan legislation creating protections for those with medical debt. In Michigan alone, approximately 700,000 people have medical debt, while the number nationwide...
Looking Ahead to the Week of January 31 – February 6, 2026
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. On Tuesday, February 3, a special primary election will be held in the 35th Michigan Senate District. On Tuesday, February 3, State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko will...
Spotlight on Senator John Cherry
Senator John Cherry (D-Flint) is serving his first term in the Michigan Senate, after serving two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. Prior to his election to the legislature, he served in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and was vice chair...
Five Things We’re Reading
Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Our Favorite Management Tips of 2025 – From stopping burnout in its tracks, to identifying your core values, and more....
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