by Liz Gullett | Feb 11, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Today, before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, Budget Director Jen Flood presented the executive budget recommendations for FY27. The budget totals $88.1 billion, including a general fund total of $13.6 billion and a school aid fund...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 10, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Do You Know What Your Customers’ Aspirations Are? – There are four types of customers, and finding the why behind their...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 9, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Get to know MLC President Tim Ward in our “Beyond the Bio” feature. A spotlight on Representative Curt VanderWall, chair of the House Health Policy Committee. A special primary election was held in...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan House passed legislation prohibiting a foreign national from providing support for ballot questions in Michigan elections. The proposal would apply to a non-US citizen or permanent resident, a foreign government or political party, or an entity...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Michigan Reconnect, the state’s tuition-free community college program for adults. According to Governor Whitmer, the milestone highlights the program’s proven impact in helping adult learners return to college, gain skills for...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
By a near-unanimous vote, the Michigan House passed legislation reinstating Michigan in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The compact is an agreement between participating states, which allows qualified physicians seeking to practice in multiple states to be...
