Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The House passed bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting Michigan eventgoers from unfairly expensive ticket price hikes. Members of the Senate Republican Caucus introduced a package that would restore...
Online Ticket Bot Protections Move

Online Ticket Bot Protections Move

This week, the House passed bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting Michigan eventgoers from unfairly expensive ticket price hikes. The bills have been nicknamed the “Taylor Swift” bills because of the prominence of the ticket bot problem during her Eras Tour. Key...
Senate Republicans Seek to Restore Right-to-Work

Senate Republicans Seek to Restore Right-to-Work

Members of the Senate Republican Caucus introduced a package that would restore Michigan’s Right-to-Work laws and repeal prevailing wage laws. Right-to-Work laws prohibit the requirement that an employee join a union as a condition of employment. Prevailing wage sets...
Senate Passes Gun Reforms

Senate Passes Gun Reforms

This week, the Michigan Senate passed legislation that supporters say will help keep Michigan residents safe from gun violence. Most of the package passed on a party-line vote. The legislation includes: Prohibit Bump Stocks: Bump stocks are a device that allows a user...
Legislation Addressing Housing Crisis Introduced

Legislation Addressing Housing Crisis Introduced

Senator Roger Victory (R-Hudsonville) introduced a bill seeking to support efforts by nonprofit organizations to make homeownership attainable for individuals and families. The housing crisis throughout the state continues to grow, driven by a lack of inventory and...