Meet the New Member: Representative Morgan Foreman

Meet the New Member: Representative Morgan Foreman

Representative Morgan Foreman (D-Ann Arbor) is serving her first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography Prior to her election, Representative Foreman worked in the office of former Representative Felicia Brabec. She’s served on the Washtenaw County...
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 Art of Asking Smarter Questions – Here are five techniques to help you during the decision-making process. Teen Unable to Eat Due...
Governor Delivers Address

Governor Delivers Address

In the latest in her Road Ahead series, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered remarks in Flint at Kettering University. In her address, she focused on securing advanced manufacturing investments and making it easier to create and keep good-paying jobs in Michigan. Key...
Senate Republicans Introduce Energy Package

Senate Republicans Introduce Energy Package

The Senate Republican caucus introduced a six-bill package aimed at restoring local control and lowering costs for Michigan residents. The proposal would: Repeal the 100% alternative energy requirement signed into law in 2023. Restore local zoning authority for...
Budget Process Reform Introduced

Budget Process Reform Introduced

Legislation requiring the public posting of enhancement grant funds was considered in the House Appropriations Committee this week. Key Points: House Bill 4420 was introduced by Representative Tom Kunse (R-Clare). Under the proposal, all “earmarks” must be publicly...
Looking Ahead to the Week of May 24 – 30, 2025

Looking Ahead to the Week of May 24 – 30, 2025

In observance of Memorial Day, MLC will be closed on Monday, May 26. The Senate is scheduled to hold session on Wednesday and Thursday, while the House has not scheduled session next week. The annual Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference will be held on the...