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. The 10 Best-Paying Side Hustles in 2025, According to Research – Here are great options to supplement your full-time income. The...
Senate Moves Increase to Education Funding

Senate Moves Increase to Education Funding

This week, the Senate PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee moved its proposed budget for the 2025 – 2026 Fiscal Year, including an increase in funding. Key Points: Senate Bill 166 was introduced by Senator Darrin Camilleri (D-Brownstown), who also chairs the...
Digital Age Assurance Act Introduced

Digital Age Assurance Act Introduced

Bipartisan legislation was introduced that aims to protect children on social media and mature content websites. Key Points: House Bill 4429 and Senate Bill 284 were introduced by Representative Brad Paquette (R-Niles) and Senator John Cherry (D-Flint). The bills...
House Approves Energy Permitting Change

House Approves Energy Permitting Change

Legislation reversing course on a law enacted last session, moving permitting authority for large-scale energy siting projects back to township boards, was approved by the Michigan House of Representatives this week. Background: In 2023, the legislature passed, and...
Governor Makes Appointments

Governor Makes Appointments

Last Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a number of appointments to boards and commissions. The appointments include: State Fire Marshall – Thomas Hughes Jr. He is the outgoing deputy fire chief for Northville Township. He’s served in multiple positions in...