Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… After more than thirty years, MLC partner Brendan Ringlever shared lessons that only experience can teach. After making changes, the Senate voted 31-5 to pass legislation changing the process of including...
Senate Passes Earmark Reforms

Senate Passes Earmark Reforms

After making changes, the Senate voted 31-5 to pass legislation changing the process of including earmarks in the state budget. Following discussions this budget cycle, both chambers have moved legislation setting up a structure on how these items will be handled...
Law Enforcement Grant Program Proposed

Law Enforcement Grant Program Proposed

Bipartisan, bicameral legislation was introduced this week, creating the Violent Crime Clearance Act, aimed at solving more crimes in Michigan. The package seeks to provide the tools local law enforcement needs to solve crimes and provide support and closure for...
Impact of Pause on SNAP Released

Impact of Pause on SNAP Released

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) received communication from the federal Department of Agriculture that, due to the federal government funding lapse, there may be limited availability of funds to pay full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...