by Liz Gullett | Jun 23, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent the week in France and Germany working to bring jobs, investment, and high-tech supply chains back to Michigan. Key Points: While in France, the governor met with business leaders discussing investment opportunities in Michigan for...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 23, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The House passed legislation making changes to the collective bargaining process for public school teachers. Key Points: Repeals the collective bargaining gap provisions within current law. Changes the topics that are and are not allowed during collective bargaining....
by Liz Gullett | Jun 23, 2023 | Liz Gullett
In the latest in the ongoing legal battle over the legislature’s use of adopt and amend as it pertains to increasing the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the case. Key Points: In 2018, two citizens’...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 23, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Legislation requiring health insurers to cover certain mental health or substance abuse treatment was reported by the House Insurance and Financial Services Committee. Key Points: The bill was introduced by Representative Felicia Brabec (D-Ann Arbor) who is a clinical...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 23, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The House passed a four-bill package creating the Michigan Hate Crime Act. The proposal overhauls Michigan’s Ethnic Intimidation Statute from 1998. Key Points: Expands the basis on which hate crimes can be targeted to include sexual orientation, gender identify and...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 23, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The Senate is scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule, while the House has scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
