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 Skills and Habits Aspiring CEOs Need to Build – What are the skills leaders need to manage a company in today’s ever-changing...
House Moves First Budgets

House Moves First Budgets

This week, the House began voting on budgets for the upcoming fiscal year starting on October 1. The chamber focused on education-related budgets, as schools, colleges, and universities need to set their budgets before the new school year begins at the end of the...
Monthly Revenue Exceeds Projections

Monthly Revenue Exceeds Projections

Major taxes and net lottery revenue in May 2025 totaled $2.6 billion, according to the monthly report by the Senate Fiscal Agency. While the total was a 1.5% decline from May 2024, last month’s revenue was about $42 million more than previous estimates. Highlights...
Education Reforms Introduced

Education Reforms Introduced

Three members of the Senate Republican caucus introduced legislation this week that they state will shift the focus to student achievement and improve outcomes. Many of the provisions seek to reinstate laws that were repealed in recent years.  Key Points: Senate Bills...
Timeline Set for New Superintendent

Timeline Set for New Superintendent

This week, the State Board of Education selected a company to lead the search for Michigan’s next State Superintendent and set a deadline for a formal appointment on September 9. Background: In April, State Superintendent Dr. Michigan Rice announced he is retiring on...