Advocacy from the Capitol to the Home

Advocacy from the Capitol to the Home

Summer has gone, and fall has arrived, so too has school.  This school year, I find myself reflecting on the dual roles I play as a lobbyist advocating on behalf of clients for their interests and as a parent advocating on behalf of my child. These past years, I have...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

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. A Self-Care Checklist For Leaders – Here are practical ways to help incorporate self-care into your daily life. PhD Student Finds Lot...
Record-Breaking Voter Participation

Record-Breaking Voter Participation

Tuesday’s general election had the highest turnout in state history, marking the third consecutive election cycle of record turnouts. Key Points: 67 million votes were cast, which is 79% of the electorate. 2 million voters participated through mail-in voting. 2...
Senate Set to Lose One Member

Senate Set to Lose One Member

On Tuesday, Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) won her election to the United States House of Representatives. Prior to her taking office in January to Congress, she will need to resign from her Michigan Senate seat, leaving it open. Key Points: Senator...
Meet the Incoming Speaker of the House

Meet the Incoming Speaker of the House

Representative Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo) was selected by his peers this week to serve as Speaker of the House next term, which begins in January. Biography: He is currently serving his third term in the House and serves as the Minority Leader. In prior terms, he served...