by Liz Gullett | Oct 31, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday–Thursday session schedule. On Tuesday, November 4, the Michigan Republican Party is hosting the second gubernatorial debate for the year. Please click here for more information. The Michigan Public...				
					 
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Liz Gullett | Oct 30, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville) is serving her second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Her colleagues elected her Speaker Pro Tempore for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Biography Prior to her election to the House, she served as the...				
					 
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Liz Gullett | Oct 28, 2025 | 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. What Consumers Really Want Brands to Do About Social Issues – Despite demographics and political views, there’s a clear way that...				
					 
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Liz Gullett | Oct 27, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… After more than thirty years, MLC partner Brendan Ringlever shared lessons that only experience can teach. After making changes, the Senate voted 31-5 to pass legislation changing the process of including...				
					 
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Liz Gullett | Oct 24, 2025 | Liz Gullett
After making changes, the Senate voted 31-5 to pass legislation changing the process of including earmarks in the state budget. Following discussions this budget cycle, both chambers have moved legislation setting up a structure on how these items will be handled...