The Other Side of Lobbying

The Other Side of Lobbying

When most people think of lobbying, they picture someone operating behind the scenes to influence government policies and decisions.  However, the role is more along the lines of educating, as well as being educated on the issues for which I am advocating. Michigan’s...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. What to Say Instead of ‘I’m Sorry’ – Many people apologize out of habit, which can result in negative perceptions by...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Thursday, November 9 was the last session day for the House and Senate for 2023. Following successful local elections, two members of the House Democratic Caucus will leave the chamber. As required by...
Legislature Wraps Up Session for 2023

Legislature Wraps Up Session for 2023

Thursday, November 9 was the last session day for the House and Senate for 2023. While typically the legislature holds session and committees through December, there were a number of reasons for the early end. Key Points: The Michigan Constitution requires the...