by Liz Gullett | Oct 10, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Governor Whitmer signed legislation creating a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana. This was part of the overall budget negotiations this year and accounts for a portion of additional funding for roads and bridges. The new tax is in addition to the 10% excise tax and 6%...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 10, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The Michigan Republican Party will host a series of three debates for candidates in the Republican primary race for governor. Invited Candidates (as of October 3): Mike Cox – Former Michigan Attorney General, Marine Corps Veteran, prosecuting attorney Anthony Hudson...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 10, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday–Thursday session schedule.
by Liz Gullett | Oct 9, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Representative Jimmie Wilson, Jr. (D-Ypsilanti) is serving his second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography He began his professional life as a licensed aircraft mechanic. Later, shifting to work at Siemens Energy, building wind turbines, and...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 7, 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. Five of the World’s Safety Countries for 2025 – What do residents say brings security and calm to their country, despite rises in...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 6, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Following marathon sessions, the House and Senate passed two omnibus budgets appropriating funds for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. Ten candidates have filed to run in the special election for the 35th Senate...
