by Liz Gullett | May 28, 2024 | Liz Gullett
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. Obsolete, But Not Gone: The People Who Won’t Give Up Floppy Disks – Why are some industrial and governmental systems continuing to use...
by Liz Gullett | May 24, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea was appointed the director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). She is taking on the role from acting director Michelle Richard, who will stay in the department in a leadership role. The appointment...
by Liz Gullett | May 24, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Bipartisan legislation requiring insurers to cover treatments for mental health and substance use disorder at the same level as physical health services was signed into law by Governor Whitmer. Key Points: The legislation was sponsored by Senator Sarah Anthony...
by Liz Gullett | May 24, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to streamline Renaissance Zones, a state program that incentivizes job growth and investment in areas of the state that need more of both. This change aims to cut red tape and incentivize more businesses...
by Liz Gullett | May 24, 2024 | Liz Gullett
MLC will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. State offices are also closed that day. The House has scheduled session for Tuesday – Thursday, while the Senate has tentative session days Tuesday – Thursday. The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference...
