Senate Honors MLC Founder

Senate Honors MLC Founder

The Michigan Senate and Senator Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) paid tribute this week to the late MLC founder, Tom Cleary, who passed away in February. Joining his family were MLC Partner Brendan Ringlever and Ann Spagnuolo, who recently retired from MLC after 38 years....
Legislature Extends Energy Emergency

Legislature Extends Energy Emergency

The House and Senate adopted a resolution this week that extends Michigan’s current state of energy emergency through September 15. The emergency declaration was issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on April 2. Under state law, the governor’s declaration would have...
House Passes Changes to Youth Employment

House Passes Changes to Youth Employment

The House of Representatives voted this week to make changes to youth employment rules in Michigan, most notably the permits currently required to have a job. Currently, a minor under the age of 16 must get a work permit from their school district, public school...
Gas Tax Holiday Proposed

Gas Tax Holiday Proposed

Legislation was introduced this week addressing the high cost of gas in Michigan. Moreover, this would address high prices at the pump in perpetuity. According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Michigan is $4.0860, while the national average is $3.8470....
AI Reforms Introduced

AI Reforms Introduced

Legislation aiming to protect individuals from the unauthorized commercial use of their name, likeness, voice, image, and other aspects of their identity was introduced. AI and other digital technologies are making it easier than ever to replicate a person’s...