Governor Signs Red Flag Laws

Governor Signs Red Flag Laws

A person can seek a court order to temporarily confiscate the firearms of a person they fear may harm themselves or others under legislation signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Key Points: A police officer, health care professional, or a family member could...
Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Kicks Off

Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Kicks Off

Charged with improving the juvenile justice system, the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council held its first meeting this week. Council Tasks: Review department policy and practices. Provide support to prior and current juvenile justice youth, adults, and their families....
Governor Takes Action on Student Loans

Governor Takes Action on Student Loans

In anticipation of a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive, which may result in Michigan becoming a student loan originator. Key Points: Departments are directed to assess the costs and benefits of the state...
Michigan and Australia Seek Collaboration

Michigan and Australia Seek Collaboration

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australian Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government to reaffirm commitment to collaboration in the auto industry, future mobility, and...
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. The Case for Investing in Digital Public Infrastructure – How can the public and private sectors successfully build the...