Meet the New Member: Representative Jason Woolford

Meet the New Member: Representative Jason Woolford

Representative Jason Woolford (R-Howell) is serving his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography  Prior to elected office, he worked as vice president of sales and marketing for both a marble and granite distribution company and a global pizza...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. The Best Leaders Encourage “Spacious Thinking” – What is this way of thinking, and how can it benefit your company and your employees?...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Politics isn’t just parties—it’s people. MLC’s Karli Hensler shared what she learned working in the House: relationships, work ethic & kindness often matter more than party lines. Despite negotiations...
Budget Deadline Passes

Budget Deadline Passes

Despite negotiations between the House, Senate, and the governor’s office, the legislature did not meet the statutory July 1 deadline to complete the state budget for the next fiscal year. The House and Senate both held session on Tuesday this week, intending to pass...
Economic Indicators Report Released

Economic Indicators Report Released

The nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency released the April 2025 Michigan Economic Indicators Report. The report provides economic highlights on both the national and state levels. United States: Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth consecutive month by 8.4% from the...