Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Young, Rich Workers Are Fleeing New York and California – Here’s Where They’re Going – Florida is no longer a destination...
Questions Arise on the Legality of New Department

Questions Arise on the Legality of New Department

Is the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential legal under the state constitution? Following the governor’s creation of the department, the State Board of Education passed a motion directing State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice to...
Growing Michigan Council Starts Field Meetings

Growing Michigan Council Starts Field Meetings

The Growing Michigan Together Council Jobs, Talent, and Economy workgroup kicked off its field meetings this week in Traverse City. The field hearing allows experts to answer questions and share data, policy solutions and lessons learned. The workgroups will share...
Legislators Respond to Governor’s Priorities

Legislators Respond to Governor’s Priorities

Earlier this week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave the “What’s Next” address, laying out her legislative policy priorities for the fall. In order to enact those changes, she will need to work with House and Senate members to pass legislation. As expected, the response...
Governor Calls For 100% Clean Energy, Paid Leave

Governor Calls For 100% Clean Energy, Paid Leave

Today, following remarks from Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Governor Gretchen Whitmer laid out her legislative priorities for the fall. Highlighting the theme of, “Make it in Michigan” ensuring anyone and everyone has a chance at success....