by Liz Gullett | Nov 26, 2024 | Emily Simmons
In Lansing, a common “get to know you” question is “How did you get into politics?” If you’ve heard my answer, you’ll know that my response is always, “Well, my mom is a high school government teacher!” Growing up as not just the teacher’s kid but the government...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 26, 2024 | 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. One Company A/B Tested Hybrid Work. Here’s What They Found. – Profits rose when employees worked hybrid schedules. How can businesses...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 25, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… In her latest post, MLC lobbyist Monica Martinez shared how something as simple as a bag can bring organization and order into our chaotic lives. Revenue from major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 22, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Revenue from major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $4.1 billion in October, a 3.5% increase from the prior year. The collections were $7.1 million higher than prior projections. Key Points: General Fund tax collections were $16.7 million less than projected,...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 22, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in October rose by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.7%. Employment declined by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment increased by 6,000. Key Points: Unemployment rose for the seventh consecutive month. The...
