Prima Civitas Grows, Adds Webster
The Prima Civitas Foundation will be expanding its scope of activity, changing its location and organizational leadership this Spring. Founded to link those seeking intellectual capital with those that have it, Prima Civitas will be moving to a location on Grand River Avenue in East Lansing under the leadership of New CEO and Chairman, Steve Webster, who will replace current leader and former Lansing Mayor David Hollister.

Rep. Daley’s Son, Thomas, Passes
The entire Capitol paused to mourn the passing of Thomas Daley, 23, the son of State Representative Kevin Daley (R-Lum), after a fatal accident on the family farm. Services are set for 11AM Saturday, February 5th at the Immaculate Conception Church (814 West Nepessing Street) in Lapeer. The family is reachable at 3387 Daley Road, Lum, Michigan 48412.

MRP Convention Held, Leaders Elected
The Michigan Republican Party (MRP) met in Grand Rapids last week at their convention and elected leadership for the next election cycle. Current MRP Finance Chair Bobby Schostak was, as expected, elected Chair. Sharon Wise will serve as Co-Chair. Additionally, after six years with the MRP, Executive Director Josh Venable will be leaving to assist Ambassador Ron Weiser as Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee Finance Committee while the former director of then AG Mike Cox’s gubernatorial campaign, Stu Sandler, will serve as transition director for Mr. Schostak.

Washington Firm Adds Hoekstra
Former US Congressman and gubernatorial hopeful Peter Hoekstra (R-Holland) joined the DC entity Dickstein Shapiro LLP as a senior advisor. Having served as Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Hoekstra will focus on national security, defense, foreign relations, and intelligence issues.

More People Moving
After working in communications capacities for multiple statewide campaigns and office-holders (e.g. former Governor Granholm, then-Speaker Andy Dillon’s gubernatorial campaign, etc.), T.J. Bucholz is joining the PR firm Lambert, Edwards & Associates (LE&A).The Michigan Association of Counties new Director of Legislative Affairs is Ben Bodkin, replacing Tom Hickson who will be joining the Michigan Catholic Conference as VP for Public Policy. Midland Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Director Jason Greer will be the Michigan Chamber of Commerce’s new Small Business Advocate and Chamber Partnership Manager.