by Liz Gullett | Oct 9, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The Senate is working on a package of bills allowing local governments to set certain employment standards such as minimum wage and benefits. The House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism, and Outdoor...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 6, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The Senate is working on a package of bills allowing local governments to set certain employment standards such as minimum wage and benefits. The two bills were introduced by Senator Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) in March and last week were reported by the Senate Labor...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 6, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee is working on a bill allowing local governments to have more autonomy to make their own ordinances. Key Points: Introduced by Representative Felicia Brabec (D-Ann Arbor). Repeals a...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 6, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Legislation aimed at ensuring all residents can afford drinking water was introduced this week in both chambers. The proposed reforms come from the work undertaken by a workgroup convened by Senator Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), which was comprised of water providers,...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 6, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Legislation seeking to modernize and transform Michigan’s largest economic development tool was introduced this week. The proposal transforms the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund into the Make It In Michigan Fund, a community-based approach to...
