Organ Donor Tax Credit Signed

Organ Donor Tax Credit Signed

Legislation providing a one-time credit for live organ donors was signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week. Key Points: House Bill 4361 was introduced by Representative Felicia Brabec (D-Pittsfield Twp.). It provides a one-time tax credit of up to...
Spotlight on Representative Tom Kunse

Spotlight on Representative Tom Kunse

Representative Tom Kunse (R-Clare) serves as the Minority Vice Chair of the Ethics and Oversight Committee. He’s a member of the Labor Committee and the Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Committee. Representative Kunse is serving his first term in the...
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. A Self-Care Checklist For Leaders – Here are practical ways to help incorporate self-care into your daily life. PhD Student Finds Lot...
Record-Breaking Voter Participation

Record-Breaking Voter Participation

Tuesday’s general election had the highest turnout in state history, marking the third consecutive election cycle of record turnouts. Key Points: 67 million votes were cast, which is 79% of the electorate. 2 million voters participated through mail-in voting. 2...
Senate Set to Lose One Member

Senate Set to Lose One Member

On Tuesday, Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) won her election to the United States House of Representatives. Prior to her taking office in January to Congress, she will need to resign from her Michigan Senate seat, leaving it open. Key Points: Senator...