Spotlight on Senator Ruth Johnson

Spotlight on Senator Ruth Johnson

Senator Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) is serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. Prior to her election to the Senate, she served two terms as Michigan’s Secretary of State. Biography She has a long history of holding elected office. From 1988 to 2004, she served 10...
Lessons from a Michigan Lobbyist

Lessons from a Michigan Lobbyist

After 14 years of lobbying as a member of Michigan Legislative Consultants, I’ve come to appreciate that influence isn’t just about access; it’s about relationships, credibility, and timing. Lansing is a place where policy meets personality and navigating that...
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. ‘Made in the USA’ Is A Struggling Brand – What’s behind consumers’ decline in buying goods made in America? The Key Ingredients...
Superintendent Finalists Selected

Superintendent Finalists Selected

The State Board of Education narrowed the list of candidates for the next State Superintendent to three candidates following interviews this week. The finalists were among a group of seven candidates initially selected for interviews from a field of 33 applicants. The...