What Four Years as a Lobbyist Have Taught Me

What Four Years as a Lobbyist Have Taught Me

Most of my public policy career has been shaping policy from the inside of government or a non-profit. I had not spent time in the ranks of a traditional lobbyist. The idea I had built was from watching “Thank You For Smoking” on repeat for years. I absolutely loved...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Leaders Assume Employees Are Excited About AI. They’re Wrong. – How can leaders help ease the concerns of their employees and...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. What It’s Like to Live in the World’s Smartest Cities for 2025 – How does technology shape the lives of everyday citizens...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… With over a decade of experience in lobbying, MLC Partner Matt Sowash reflected on 10 key lessons he’s learned along the way. From Yale grad to Green Beret to the Michigan Senate, Senator Jonathan Lindsey...
Budget Transparency Changes Signed into Law

Budget Transparency Changes Signed into Law

Starting next year, legislators will follow a new process for submitting Legislatively Directed Spending Items (LDSI) for inclusion in the state budget. LDSIs are commonly known as earmarks and are spending items within the state budget that direct state money to...