by Liz Gullett | Nov 18, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist Amber Chandler shared how she used the tools she learned during her years lobbying to be an advocate for her daughter at school. Bipartisan legislation reforming upcoming changes to Michigan’s...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 15, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Bipartisan legislation reforming upcoming changes to Michigan’s paid sick leave laws and minimum wage was introduced. Unless the legislature takes action, changes to both are set to take effect on February 20, 2025, including increases to the hourly wage and the...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 15, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Michigan voters couldn’t bring a firearm within 100 feet of a polling location or absentee counting board under legislation given legislative approval this week. Key Points: House Bills 4127 and 4128 were introduced by Representative Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 15, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Legislation aimed at strengthening protections for human trafficking survivors and enhancing accountability for traffickers was reported by the House Judiciary Committee this week. Key Points: House Bills 5836 – 5840 were introduced by Representatives Kelly...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 15, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Legislation providing a one-time credit for live organ donors was signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week. Key Points: House Bill 4361 was introduced by Representative Felicia Brabec (D-Pittsfield Twp.). It provides a one-time tax credit of up to...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 15, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate will begin its annual two-week break. During the break, neither committees nor session will be held. The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold its regular commission meeting on Thursday, November 21. For more information, please click here....