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For more than 100 years, Gongwer News Service has set the standard by providing its subscribers the most independent, comprehensive, accurate and timely coverage of issues in and around Michigan's government and political systems. Written by a staff of experienced, professional journalists, Gongwer's daily Michigan Report provides detailed coverage of every bill in the Legislature and closely tracks the activities of the executive and judicial branches. Beyond daily news reporting, Gongwer provides its readers with a suite of products that enhance their ability to monitor and react to political and policy developments. Political Planner: notices of political fundraisers, press conferences and other political activities Directories, biographies and contact information for lawmakers and executive branch officials Gongwer's staff comprises independent reporters with backgrounds in journalism, not lobbying or politics.

Created in 1941, Legislative Service Bureau is a nonpartisan, legislative information and service agency of the Michigan Legislative Council in the state of Michigan. The bureau provides bill drafting through legal division; research functions through research service division; a variety of printing services from legislative printing division; and telephone support for the legislature, as well as computer support for the bureau and legislative council agencies through information technologies division. In addition, the bureau compiles and publishes Michigan's laws, manual booklets, brochures and newsletters that are distributed through legislative offices. The Michigan Legislative Council is a bipartisan, bicameral body of legislators that are established in Article IV, Section 15 of the Constitution of Michigan.