Economic Strategy Unveiled

A comprehensive economic strategy to keep winning projects, invest in Pre-K through secondary, and revitalize places in every region of the state was announced. The ‘Make it in Michigan’ strategy was detailed by Governor Whitmer and legislative leaders as a unified,...
Key Leadership Announced

Key Leadership Announced

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced leadership changes within the Department of Transportation and the Office of Children’s Ombudsman. Department of Transportation: Brad Wieferich will move from acting director to director of the department. He previously worked as...
New Crime Unit Announces Arrests

New Crime Unit Announces Arrests

The Organized Retail Crime Unit, in conjunction with the Michigan State Police, announced initial results of its first major investigation. The unit was created by Attorney General Dana Nessel to target criminal organizations that steal products from retailers to...
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.  Report: Online Predators Are Targeting Children’s Webcams – Advances in technology are making it easier for predators to...
Violence Prevention Fund Proposed

Violence Prevention Fund Proposed

Legislation was introduced providing local governments with funds to address public safety issues. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) and Representative Nate Shannon (D-Sterling Heights), aims to target resources to the communities...