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 Only Place Where Whales Come to Watch You – Where can you see these whales and what do scientists believe is behind this unusual...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… In his latest post, MLC President Tim Ward shared an insider’s perspective of being the principal’s son.  The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released the schedule of increases to the...
Minimum Wage Increase Schedule

Minimum Wage Increase Schedule

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released the schedule of increases to the state’s minimum wage. The information is in accordance with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling regarding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act. Effective...
Supreme Court Kicking Off New Term

Supreme Court Kicking Off New Term

The Michigan Supreme Court is set to begin the 2024 – 2025 session by hearing oral arguments in eleven cases next week. Key Points: The Court will hear arguments on October 9 and 10, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on both days. Continuing a longtime tradition, the first case...
Expungement Streamline Proposal Announced

Expungement Streamline Proposal Announced

A bipartisan plan to reform issues within Michigan’s Clean Slate expungement process was announced. The Clean Slate legislation was signed into law in 2020 and expanded expungement eligibility. Under that law, a person must not have an additional conviction in the...
Commission Heads Up North

Commission Heads Up North

This month, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) will hold its regular commission meeting in the Upper Peninsula. The move is part of its effort to broaden public outreach and expand public involvement in regulatory matters that impact all residents. Meeting...