Last Week on the MLC Blog

Sep 18, 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…

Legislation was introduced creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan.

The Michigan Supreme Court will kick off its new session in October, hearing the first oral argument in the Old Supreme Court Chambers at the State Capitol Building.

Representative Alabas Farhat and Representative Tom Kunse have organized an official Michigan House of Representatives charity softball game.

Legislation earmarking a portion of sales tax revenue to a “Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund” was reported by the House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee.

Christina Anderson was named chief of staff for the Michigan Department of State by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on a new idea to remove plastic from oceans, a proposed new city in California, and more.

A look at events during the week of September 16 – 22, 2023.

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Recent Posts

Revenue Projections Change Slightly

Revenue Projections Change Slightly

Today, the directors of the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies came together with State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and State Budget Director Jen Flood to reach a consensus for projected state revenue for the upcoming fiscal year. At the biannual Consensus Revenue...

Senate Votes on Remaining Budgets

Senate Votes on Remaining Budgets

This week, the Senate wrapped up voting on their proposal for the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Throughout the floor votes, members of the Senate Republican Caucus offered numerous amendments that weren’t adopted. In order for budgets to get the necessary...

Committee Considers Computer Science Requirement

Committee Considers Computer Science Requirement

All public high schools would be required to offer a computer science course(s) under legislation considered by the House Education Committee this week. Key Points: HB 5649 was introduced by Representative Carol Glanville (D-Walker). The requirement would begin with...

Looking for older articles?

We’ve recently made improvements to our blog to provide a better user experience. If you’re searching for older posts, click here to search our archive.

Michigan Legislative Consultants
110 W. Michigan Avenue
Suite 500
Lansing, MI 48933
517.372.2560
517.372.0130 fax

1001 Woodward Avenue
Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48226

MLC is proud to be the Michigan member of NASL