Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Are You Part of the ‘Distraction Economy’? – Can the constant distractions that we face daily lead to a loss of ourselves?...
Senate Passes Medical Compact Participation Bill

Senate Passes Medical Compact Participation Bill

Following negotiations between the chambers, the Senate passed legislation to reinstate Michigan’s membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The compact is an agreement among participating states that allows qualified physicians seeking to practice...
Employment Reforms Move

Employment Reforms Move

The Senate moved legislation prohibiting employers from seeking certain information from applicants during the hiring process. Specifically, the legislation bans asking about past pay, fringe benefits, credit report, or credit history. Additionally, it would ban...
Committee Moves Online Protections

Committee Moves Online Protections

The Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee reported legislation addressing certain aspects of kids’ online use. Nicknamed the ‘Kids Over Clicks’ package, it sets guardrails for AI and social media usage for kids and teens. Key Points: SB...