Senate Begins Hearings on Teacher Tenure Reform
The Senate Education Committee held a hearing Wednesday on House Bills 4625, 4626, 4627 and 4728, legislation recently passed by the House providing for significant reforms in Michigan’s teacher tenure and bargaining systems. The panel’s Chair, Senator Phil Pavlov (R-St. Clair) stated that further hearings would be conducted prior to a vote on the package.
Deloney to Lead Liquor Control Commission
Longtime Michigan Restaurant Association lobbyist Andy Deloney was named the new Chair of the Liquor Control Commission by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. Deloney, who has been with the Restaurant Association for nearly ten years, will succeed Nida Samona, an appointee of former Governor Jennifer Granholm.
House Fiscal Head Named
Mary Ann Cleary, a 20-year veteran of the House Fiscal Agency, has been named the new director. Current Director Mitch Bean will retire from state government on July 1st after 12 years in Agency’s head. Ms. Cleary is a graduate of Michigan State University
Barcia to Join The Livingston Group
Jim Barcia will be joining The Livingston Group in Washington , DC Bay City
Tax Reform Arguments Heading to Supreme Court
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House Expected to Pass “Partial Birth” Abortion Ban
The House Families, Children and Seniors Committee is expected to pass House Bills 4109 and 4110 next week following testimony on the measures Thursday. The legislation, sponsored by Representatives Kevin Daley (R-Lum) and Ben Glardon (R-Owosso), proposes to place the prohibition on the procedure, which exists in federal law, into state law.