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 Radical New Magnet Without Rare-Earth Metals Is About to Change Motors Forever – Earth metals have been seen as a possible...
Primary Election Overview: 36th District

Primary Election Overview: 36th District

Through the primary election on August 6, we will highlight races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base. The candidate’s website, professional information, and a sample of known endorsements are listed when available. District Overview The 36th...
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 May 2023, Michigan’s unemployment rate remained stable at 3.9% for the fourth consecutive month, while the national unemployment rate rose by 0.1% to 4.0%. Governor Whitmer established a task to identify...
Unemployment Rate Steady

Unemployment Rate Steady

In May 2023, Michigan’s unemployment rate remained stable at 3.9% for the fourth consecutive month, while the national unemployment rate rose by 0.1% to 4.0%.  Michigan: The statewide labor force participation rate was stable at 62.3% over the month. Payroll jobs...
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Established

Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Established

Through executive order, Governor Whitmer established a task to identify the root causes of gun violence, compile and report relevant data, maximize existing resources, solicit perspectives from diverse stakeholders, and recommend policy. “Too many Michigan families...
Department Announces Staff Changes

Department Announces Staff Changes

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced staff changes in the department’s executive office. Chief Climate and Energy Strategist: Kara Cook has been named to the position, where she will oversee statewide efforts to grow climate and...