by Liz Gullett | Nov 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
On Wednesday, Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson and Lt. Governor-Elect Winnie Brinks held a press conference to lay out some of the priorities for their administration. The overall theme was creating a government and state that works for everyone, regardless of party. In...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson announced the members of her transition team. Through the end of 2026, the team will help set her office up for success, ensuring the Benson administration can hit the ground running once she takes the oath of office on January...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Following Tuesday’s election, Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson began the task of setting up her administration. To communicate and share information with Michigan residents, her team set up a website. The site lists the priorities that will guide their administration:...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
In observance of Veterans Day, state offices and MLC will be closed on Wednesday, November 11. The House and Senate have scheduled session for Tuesday and Thursday.
by Liz Gullett | Nov 5, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Today, the Senate and House Democratic and Republican Caucuses voted to select members of their leadership teams for the upcoming legislative term, which begins in January. This week, Democrats maintained their majority in the Senate, expanding it by three seats to...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 3, 2026 | Liz Gullett
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. Democracy Depends on All of Us – Why are libraries a vital part of democracy? Which State Majorities Will Fall? – Why might...
