Last Week on the MLC Blog

Apr 28, 2025

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 Michigan House of Representatives passed a bipartisan proposal aimed at supporting public safety and reducing violence statewide.

Legislation reversing course on a law enacted last session, moving energy permitting authority back to township boards, was reported by the House Energy Committee.

Legislation requiring all school districts statewide to introduce cell phone policies received a hearing in the Senate Education Committee.

The Michigan Senate approved legislation creating the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Prescription Drug Affordability Council.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature, we shared articles on how to avoid common presentation mistakes, how AI is helping Instagram detect teen users, and more.

A look at events during the week of April 26 – May 2, 2025.

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