Budget Deadline Passes

Budget Deadline Passes

Despite negotiations between the House, Senate, and the governor’s office, the legislature did not meet the statutory July 1 deadline to complete the state budget for the next fiscal year. The House and Senate both held session on Tuesday this week, intending to pass...
Economic Indicators Report Released

Economic Indicators Report Released

The nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency released the April 2025 Michigan Economic Indicators Report. The report provides economic highlights on both the national and state levels. United States: Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth consecutive month by 8.4% from the...
Upcoming Detroit Mayoral Primary Race

Upcoming Detroit Mayoral Primary Race

In just over one month, Detroit residents will vote in the primary race for the next Mayor of Michigan’s biggest city. As the resurgence in the city continues to grow each year, all eyes will be on this race. The primary will be held on August 5, with early voting...
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. Best States to Buy an Established Business – Opening a new business is risky. Here are ten states where you have the best chance of...