by Liz Gullett | Aug 25, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Next Wednesday, August 30, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will outline her policy priorities for the fall. The legislature will return to their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule in September and these are likely to be many of the items they will focus on. “What...
by Kaylee Gingras | Aug 11, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Whitmer will describe policy priorities for the fall in the ‘What’s Next Address’ on August 30th. Key Points: After 100 days, she will update the public on future goals, such as lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and protecting people’s fundamental...
by Kaylee Gingras | Aug 11, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced that Tracy Winston will join the Executive Office of the Lieutenant Governor as chief of staff beginning August 7th. Key Points: Tracy is the former director of government affairs for the Waste Management Great Lakes...
by Kaylee Gingras | Aug 11, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Whitmer awards grants to fund Infrastructure Projects to support more than 1,500 jobs in Chippewa and Oakland Counties. Key Points: The Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grant helps finance public transportation projects that improve trade and...
by Kaylee Gingras | Aug 11, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2023-04 on August 3rd, 2023. The order will adjust permit regulations and ensure the state government and its agencies are responsive. Key Points: The goal of the executive order is to expedite state permitting and...