by Liz Gullett | Nov 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
For the first time since 2014, Detroit will have a new mayor, and for the first time in the city’s history, a woman will serve in the role. This week, 77% of voters in Michigan’s largest city voted to elect Mary Sheffield as the next mayor of the City of Detroit....
by Liz Gullett | Nov 7, 2025 | Liz Gullett
In observance of Veterans Day, MLC will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. State offices are also closed that day. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session on the Wednesday and Thursday. This is the final week of session before taking their annual two-week...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 6, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Representative Stephanie Young (D-Detroit) is serving her third term in the Michigan House of Representatives. She was elected by her peers this term to serve as chair of the Detroit Caucus, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and chaplain for the Michigan...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 4, 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. Stop Overloading the Wrong Part of Your Brain at Work – Why should leaders not rely solely on individual hacks to support better...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 31, 2025 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) agreed with a lower court that legislation that passes both chambers is required to be presented to the governor. Background: Nine bills passed both the House and Senate at the end of 2024 but weren’t presented to the...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 31, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Due to the lack of Federal funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning November 1, the Senate passed supplemental funding to help Michigan residents purchase food. The appropriation is meant to bridge the gap for residents who rely...
