Lauren Martin Joins Acuitas
The role of operations director at Acuitas is now being filled by Traverse City native, Lauren Martin. She succeeds long-time director of operations Kailey Hourani. As the director of operations…
Expect a Decrease in K-12 Population, says State Demographer
Last week, the Michigan House Appropriations School Aid and Education Subcommittee heard a presentation from Eric Guthrie, Michigan's state demographer. He offered a look into the future of Michigan's general…
Show Me The Money: Governor Whitmer Presents FY2020 Budget Proposal at joint House and Senate Appropriations Committee
This morning the Whitmer Administration presented their Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget Recommendation to the joint House and Senate Appropriations Committee. It totals $60.2 billion and includes a General Fund of…
Acuitas Creates Digital Content Position, Hires Megan McFarlane as Manager
Looking to broaden scope of services to clients, Acuitas enlists talent of advocacy major Lansing based government relations and creative firm, Acuitas, created a new position this week enabling them…
Acuitas and River Strategies Join Forces to Offer Clients More Services
Acuitas and River Strategies Join Forces to Offer Clients Full-Service Government Relations, Strategic Communications and Marketing Services in Lansing, Detroit and Chicago Acuitas, a Lansing based government relations and advocacy…
Working with Whitmer: A new, blue governor
From bills to working relationships, Acuitas Principal Sarah Hubbard discusses what to expect from the 100th Legislature Governor Whitmer recently held her first quadrant meeting with Senate and House leaders.…
Governor Whitmer Moves State of the State Address to Feb. 12th
In case you missed it, Governor Gretchen Whitmer moved the date of her State of the State address from Feb. 5th to Feb. 12th to avoid conflicting with President Trump’s State of…
Governor Whitmer and Her Super Power?
Executive power may be key in handling Republican legislature Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing numerous opportunities and challenges as she starts her term in Lansing. With both the House and…
Funding for New Soo Lock Approved for Fiscal Year 2019
In late November, after three decades, the Detroit District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that $32.4 million will go towards the Soo Locks as part of the…
Acuitas Discusses Ballot Proposals
Acuitas Principal Discusses Rejected Ballot Proposals at 2018 Post-Election Wrap Up
Acuitas Principal, Sarah Hubbard, was recently featured as a panelist at the Michigan Political History Society and the Michigan Political Leadership Program 2018 Post-Election Wrap Up. The panel discussed the election's three statewide ballot proposals. While there…