Meet the New Member: Representative Tim Kelly

Meet the New Member: Representative Tim Kelly

Representative Tim Kelly (R-Saginaw) is serving his fourth, non-consecutive term in the Michigan House of Representatives. He previously served three terms but was term-limited under prior law. Once the law changed, he ran for reelection to the House. Biography  Prior...
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. Our Favorite Management Tips on Communicating Like a Leader – Here are seven tips on improving communication with your team. The...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Bipartisan legislation restricting cell phone use in schools didn’t receive the necessary support to pass the House. Governor Whitmer announced grants to more than 60 small businesses, which are expected to...
Meet the New Member: Representative Tim Kelly

Meet the New Member: Representative Stephen Wooden

Representative Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) is serving his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography Prior to his election to the House, he was a Kent County Commissioner. He worked for nearly a decade in the non-profit sector. Most notably, he...
MPSC Commissioner Named

MPSC Commissioner Named

Shaquila Myers was named to the Michigan Public Service Commission this week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She is appointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing July 21, 2025, and expiring July 2, 2031. Ms. Myers succeeds Alessandra Carreon, whose term...
Chief Climate Officer Announced

Chief Climate Officer Announced

Former Michigan Public Service Commissioner Alessandra Carreon was named the chief climate officer at the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). In the role, she will lead EGLE’s Office of Climate Energy, which works to bring environmental...