Economic Committee Members Appointed

Economic Committee Members Appointed

Two appointments to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee were announced. The committee provides policy direction and guidance to the MEDC regarding economic development programs and initiatives, approves the MEDC corporate budget,...
MiLEAP Director Begins New Role

MiLEAP Director Begins New Role

On July 1, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea began her new role as director of the Michigan Department on Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Established by Governor Whitmer in 2023, its mission is to improve outcomes from preschool to postsecondary so...
Department Director Appointed

Department Director Appointed

Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea was appointed the director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). She is taking on the role from acting director Michelle Richard, who will stay in the department in a leadership role. The appointment...
Governor Makes Reappointments to Commission

Governor Makes Reappointments to Commission

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two reappointments to the Liquor Control Commission. The Commission is responsible for being the sole wholesaler of all spirits products in the state and the licensing of the manufacture and sale of all beer, wine, distilled...
MiLEAP Director Begins New Role

New Director Named

Jennifer DeLaCruz will serve as the first director of the Office of Community Violence Intervention. Community violence, which includes homicide and non-fatal shootings, causes substantial harm and trauma to communities, especially in racially segregated and...