by Liz Gullett | Nov 4, 2026 | Rudy Hobbs
When people think about lobbying, they often picture someone advocating before legislators or negotiating public policy. While those responsibilities are certainly part of the profession, effective lobbyists understand something equally important: what it feels like...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 3, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Democracy Depends on All of Us – Why are libraries a vital part of democracy? Which State Majorities Will Fall? – Why might...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 30, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This year, Michigan voters have two statewide ballot proposals they will vote on in the general election. While vastly different, both could have major impacts on the Michigan Constitution and campaign finance laws in the state. Proposal 1: Constitutional Convention...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 30, 2026 | Liz Gullett
With one week left until the General Election, 18.8% of active registered voters have cast their ballot. In Michigan, 1,392,170 ballots have been cast; of those, over 1.1 million were cast via a mail ballot. This is the first midterm statewide general election with...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 30, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) released a new study examining the growing education gap between men and women. The report’s findings were discussed during a virtual panel discussion featuring the...
