Insider Intelligence
Absentee Ballot Requests Soar
With three weeks until Election Day in Michigan’s presidential primary, nearly 1.3 million voters have requested absentee ballots, an increase of 80% from the same point before the 2020 presidential primary. Key Points: In 2022, Michigan voters passed Proposal 2,...
Governor Proposes Increased Education Funding
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented her budget recommendations for the next fiscal year, beginning on October 1. One of the key areas of the budget is always education and this year was no exception. The governor referred to it as a “Michigan Guarantee”...
Governor Lays Out Department, Agency Spending Proposals
In her budget recommendations this week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer outlined her proposals for spending within state departments and agencies. Below are aspects from within the executive budget recommendations. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development $144.2...
Looking Ahead to the Week of February 10 – 16, 2024
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. All legislation passed during 2023 that didn’t receive immediate effect will take effect on February 12, 90 days after the legislature adjourned Sine...
Governor Presents Budget Recommendations
Today, at Heritage Hall within the State Capitol, Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented her executive budget recommendations for the upcoming 2024 – 2025 Fiscal Year. Joined by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, State Budget Director Jen Flood, and Deputy State Budget...
A Great Place to Invest
“Why invest in Southeastern Michigan?” “Why now?” If you are a business interested in expanding or wanting to set a foundation, look no further than Southeast Michigan. Navigating this region and understanding where businesses can grow and set a foundation is one...

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