by Liz Gullett | Feb 13, 2026 | Liz Gullett
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....
by Liz Gullett | Jan 30, 2026 | Liz Gullett
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...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 9, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Eric Swanson will serve as acting chief information officer at the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), following the resignation of former CIO Laura Clark. While serving in this role, he will continue...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 15, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… In an extremely rare move, the House Appropriations Committee voted to cancel almost $645 million in ongoing funding to various work projects throughout state government. Michigan House Republicans are...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 12, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Suzanna Shkreli announced her resignation as Michigan Lottery Commissioner in order to run in the open Michigan Secretary of State election in 2026. Following the announcement, Governor Gretchen Whitmer named Joe Froehlich as acting commissioner. Mr. Froehlich: He...
