Last Week on the MLC Blog

Feb 5, 2024

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…

Members of the Senate Republican Caucus announced their plan aimed at improving childhood learning and supporting K-12 teachers statewide.

Michigan is receiving $70 million in grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the transition to electric vehicles.

During the recent enrollment period, 418,000 Michigan residents purchased health insurance on HealthCare.gov, an increase of nearly 30% from the prior year.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two appointments to the Michigan Court of Appeals.

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced $67.1 million in MI Clean Water grants to help communities upgrade water infrastructure, protect health, and the environment.

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Chairperson Jamie Stuck was appointed as a member of the Michigan Opioid Advisory Commission by Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on AI’s influence on weather reports, how to create a year in review, and more.

A look at events during the week of February 3 – 9, 2024.

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