Last Week on the MLC Blog

Oct 2, 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…

The Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee advanced legislation creating an independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board.

Senators Mary Cavanagh and Sarah Anthony introduced legislation they hope will improve access to care for drivers severely injured in auto accidents.

Legislation allowing the spouse and/or dependent of an active duty servicemember, serving overseas, to vote electronically was passed by the House.

Under legislation proposed by Senator Sylvia Santana, a person would be counted by their pre-incarceration address, not the address of the prison, during a population count.

Governor Whitmer selected Captain James F. Grady II to lead the Michigan State Police.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on Americans’ views on politics, the benefits of random decision-making, and more.

A look at events during the week of September 30 – October 6, 2023.

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