Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist Rudy Hobbs shared a behind-the-scenes look at a busy session day in his latest post. Governor Whitmer gave her sixth State of the State address, focusing on tackling high costs for Michigan...
Governor Announces Budget Presentation

Governor Announces Budget Presentation

This week, Governor Whitmer’s office announced the executive budget recommendations will be presented to the legislature on Wednesday, February 7, at 11 a.m. Key Points: The recommendations will contain proposed spending for the 2025 Fiscal Year, beginning on October...
Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

Unemployment Rate Remains Steady

December’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged from the prior month at 4.3%. During the month, employment advanced by 8,000, while unemployment was unchanged over the month. Key Points: Total employment slightly grew by 0.2%. The statewide labor...