by Liz Gullett | Feb 10, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist and procurement consultant Tony Des Chenes shares why he opts for a wide variety of sources for daily news. The executive budget recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year were presented to a...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
On behalf of the Michigan Senate, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) filed a lawsuit in the Michigan Court of Claims over bills that were passed at the end of 2024 but weren’t presented to Governor Whitmer. According to the lawsuit, the Speaker of...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Legislation making changes to conservation officers, the police force within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), was announced this week. Key Points: The legislation is being sponsored by Representatives Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock) and Dave Prestin (R-Cedar...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Legislation amending Earned sick time laws in Michigan had its first hearing in the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee this week. While no vote was held, the committee heard testimony by those impacted by the forthcoming changes on February 21. Key Points: Senate...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The Senate Republican Campaign Committee announced their team heading into the 2026 election year. Leadership: Chair – Senator Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway) Finance Chair – Senator Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) Recruitment Co-Chairs – Senators Michael Webber (R-Rochester...
