by Liz Gullett | Nov 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Starting next year, legislators will follow a new process for submitting Legislatively Directed Spending Items (LDSI) for inclusion in the state budget. LDSIs are commonly known as earmarks and are spending items within the state budget that direct state money to...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Legislation seeking to reduce the threat of political violence towards Michigan lawmakers was signed into law this week by Governor Whitmer. Key Points: House Bill 5055 was introduced by Representative Sarah Lightner (R-Springport). It expands the jurisdiction of the...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Michigan’s major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $4.3 billion last month, an increase of 5.9% from October 2024. Collections were $40.1 million above May’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference projections, according to the latest report by the Senate Fiscal...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The legislature will continue its annual two-week break through next week. The Senate is scheduled to hold session December 2 – 4, while the House is scheduled to meet on December 2. In observance of Thanksgiving, MLC will be closed November 27 and 28.
by Liz Gullett | Nov 20, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Senator Jonathan Lindsey (R-Coldwater) is serving his first term in the Michigan Senate. Biography After graduating from university, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in many roles and earning a Green Beret. During his time in the special forces, he served in...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 18, 2025 | 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. Can the Plastic Recycling Industry Be Saved? – How is Europe addressing the decline of plastic recycling? The Real Losers in...
