by Liz Gullett | Jan 15, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Senator Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) has the distinction of being the first Indian American elected to the Michigan Senate. He was elected to leadership by his peers, serving as the Majority Floor Leader, responsible for scheduling and managing the day-to-day operations...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 13, 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. Social Media and News Fact Sheet – Here’s an overview of how news is consumed on social media, including websites people use...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 9, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion concluding that a “disapproval” mechanism, which allows one legislative committee to unilaterally terminate funding previously appropriated by the full Legislature and the Governor, is unconstitutional....
by Liz Gullett | Jan 9, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point between September and November. Employment receded by 6,000 between September and November, and the number of unemployed fell by 7,000, resulting in a workforce decline of...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 9, 2026 | Liz Gullett
In the 2025 Fiscal Year, the Michigan Lottery contributed more than $1 billion to the School Aid Fund for the seventh consecutive year. With the latest contribution of $1.16 billion, the total contribution since its inception in 1972 surpassed $30 billion. Under state...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 9, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Eric Swanson will serve as acting chief information officer at the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), following the resignation of former CIO Laura Clark. While serving in this role, he will continue...
