Last Week on the MLC Blog

Aug 7, 2023

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… 

MLC lobbyist Matt Sowash shared why tasking risks is important and how to know when it’s the right choice.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the $81.7 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Representative Cam Cavitt could be subjected to a recall petition after the Board of State Canvassers approved the recall petition form.

Governor Whitmer signed legislation authorizing $23.3 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants.

Legislation seeking to foster clean energy growth, create good-paying, high-skilled clean energy jobs, and lower energy costs was signed into law this week.

A look at events during the week of August 5 – 11, 2023.

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