by Kaylee Gingras | Mar 28, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The below post was written by MLC intern, Luke Bingaman. On Thursday, March 20, Governor Whitmer appointed Michael Taylor to fill an open seat on the Michigan Economic Development Council’s (MEDC) executive board for a term expiring in April 2027. Taylor has served as...
by Kaylee Gingras | Mar 28, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The below post was written by MLC intern, Luke Bingaman. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) updated their list of frequently asked questions about the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) which took effect on February 21. This updated information...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The House of Representatives passed legislation providing an additional $3.1 billion for roads and bridges throughout Michigan. All experts agree that Michigan needs a significant influx of annual spending on infrastructure, but over the past several years, questions...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
This week, the House of Representatives approved legislation reducing Michigan’s income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, effective January 1, 2025. Key Points: House Bill 4170 was introduced by Representative Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson). According to the nonpartisan House...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Bipartisan legislation providing additional, dedicated funding to local law enforcement was introduced in the House this week. The plan would fund public safety initiatives, such as officer recruitment and retention, equipment purchases, and department operating...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
A bipartisan package was introduced targeting ticket reselling practices, a growing problem that is leading to spikes in ticket sale prices. Key Points: Senate Bills 158 and 159 were introduced by Senator Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford) and Senator John Damoose (R-Harbor...
