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. 7 Fascinating Lessons About Why We Push Our Bodies to the Limit, According to An Endurance-Obsessed Anthropologist – A scientist...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Governor Gretchen Whitmer participated in an investment mission to Singapore and Japan, marking the first-ever official investment mission by a Michigan governor to Singapore. Bipartisan legislation aimed at...
Governor on Investment Mission

Governor on Investment Mission

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is participating in an investment mission to Singapore and Japan, marking the first-ever official investment mission by a Michigan governor to Singapore. The trip is being led by Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development...
Human Trafficking Proposal Announced

Human Trafficking Proposal Announced

This week, bipartisan legislation aimed at combating human trafficking in Michigan was announced. The plan seeks to strengthen Michigan’s existing laws and provide vital protections for survivors.  Presenting the legislation were Attorney General Dana Nessel,...
Change to Legislators’ Pay Introduced

Change to Legislators’ Pay Introduced

Legislation that would change legislators’ compensation to hourly pay was introduced in the House this week. Under the plan, a state lawmaker would only be paid for the time they spend working on behalf of the people of Michigan. Key Points: House Joint Resolution O...
Executive Office Staff Announcements

Executive Office Staff Announcements

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a number of promotions and hires within the Executive Office of the Governor (EOG). Notably, Michelle Richard is returning to the EOG as a senior literacy advisor, working to boost literacy rates in Michigan. She currently serves as...