by Liz Gullett | Feb 18, 2025 | 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. Competing Forces Complicate State Education Funding – Declining revenue, coupled with the end of COVID-19 funding, has states...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 14, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Ahead of the February 21 changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and the implementation of the Earned Sick Time Act, this week, the Senate moved forward with legislation amending the forthcoming changes. Earned Sick Time: Senate Bill 15 was reported by the Senate...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 14, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain for an investment mission, the first time in state history a governor has visited the region. While there, she will work to strengthen economic ties in the region, boost job creation, meet with...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 14, 2025 | Liz Gullett
A resolution amending the Michigan Constitution to change the vote threshold to pass legislation during lame-duck was reported by the House Government Operations Committee this week. Key Points: House Joint Resolution A was introduced by Representative Ann Bollin...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 14, 2025 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $3 billion plan to fix local roads, boost transit, improve safety on the roads, and reduce the cost of vehicle repairs for drivers. Named the “Mi Road Ahead” plan, it aims to infuse much needed additional spending into...
