Last Week on the MLC Blog

Jul 15, 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…

In the latest in our spotlight series, we highlighted Representative Jim Haadsma, chair of the Labor Committee.

Four weeks ahead of Michigan’s primary race, over 1.5 million voters have requested an absentee ballot and more than 178,000 have been submitted.

On July 1, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea began her new role as director of the Michigan Department on Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

June 2024 major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $3.0 billion, $100.5 million more than previous projections.

Moving up one spot from last year, CNBC has ranked Michigan 9th in the nation for business.

A look at the race in the 38th House District, which is considered a toss-up district.

An overview of the 40th House District race, a Democratic-leaning district with two candidates running in the Democratic primary race.

A recap of the 42nd House District race, where Republican Leader Matt Hall is running for reelection, facing one opponent in the primary election.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on the most discussed topics in America, getting past the post-vacation slump at work, and more.

A look at events during the week of July 13 – 19, 2024.

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House Moves First Budgets

House Moves First Budgets

This week, the House began voting on budgets for the upcoming fiscal year starting on October 1. The chamber focused on education-related budgets, as schools, colleges, and universities need to set their budgets before the new school year begins at the end of the...

Monthly Revenue Exceeds Projections

Monthly Revenue Exceeds Projections

Major taxes and net lottery revenue in May 2025 totaled $2.6 billion, according to the monthly report by the Senate Fiscal Agency. While the total was a 1.5% decline from May 2024, last month’s revenue was about $42 million more than previous estimates. Highlights...

Education Reforms Introduced

Education Reforms Introduced

Three members of the Senate Republican caucus introduced legislation this week that they state will shift the focus to student achievement and improve outcomes. Many of the provisions seek to reinstate laws that were repealed in recent years.  Key Points: Senate Bills...

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