Government Affairs News

Governmental Affairs: March 13, 2015

Gov. Snyder’s energy message focuses on the future

Gov. Snyder released a special message on energy today focusing on renewable energy and reducing energy waste. The governor said he could support expanding Michigan’s renewable energy portfolio standard for utilities to 24% by 2025.

Governmental Affairs: February 27, 2015

Retail fraud bills to be reintroduced

2014 legislation that would allow for the recovery of law enforcement costs related to retail fraud cases will be reintroduced this term. Last year’s Senate bill never made it out of a House committee due to confusion that the bill would add new penalties for retail fraud.

Governmental Affairs: February 13, 2015

Democrats make paid sick leave a priority

House and Senate democrats have introduced paid sick leave legislation and made it a priority issue for their caucuses. The legislation, HB 4167 and SB 101,