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 announced an executive order reorganizing boards, councils, and committees, to cut red tape and streamline government. A new report shows Michigan continues to be a national leader...
Governor Seeking to Streamline Government

Governor Seeking to Streamline Government

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she will sign an executive order reorganizing boards, councils, and committees, to cut red tape and streamline government. The order will work to minimize overlap and redundancy in 26 of the more than 250 current boards....
Michigan Leading Clean Energy Projects

Michigan Leading Clean Energy Projects

A new report shows Michigan continues to be a national leader in clean energy and electric vehicle manufacturing. Michigan is number one in the nation for President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act projects, resulting in more than $25 billion in new investments...
Hearing Announced on Upper Peninsula Energy Issues

Hearing Announced on Upper Peninsula Energy Issues

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is heading to Marquette at the end of the month for a public hearing on energy issues specific to the Upper Peninsula (U.P.). Commissioners will focus on a public study conducted as part of the 2023 revamp of the state’s...
Primary Election Voter Information

Primary Election Voter Information

Michigan’s Primary Election will be held on August 6, with voters casting their ballots for Michigan House and Congressional primary races, an open U.S. Senate seat, and local offices. Participation Options: In-person early voting – Begins Saturday, July 27, and runs...
Looking Ahead to the Week of July 20 – 26, 2024

Looking Ahead to the Week of July 20 – 26, 2024

The legislature will continue its summer recess, during which neither committees nor sessions are scheduled. On July 22, Senator Sam Singh (D-Lansing) will host a coffee and conversation from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Community District Library in Corunna. The Michigan...