Premises Liability Clarification Passes

Premises Liability Clarification Passes

This week, the Michigan House passed legislation aimed at clarifying Michigan’s premises liability laws. The bill responds to Michigan court rulings, which shifted the “open and obvious” doctrine from a complete legal defense to only one factor considered in liability...
Looking Ahead to the Week of March 14 – 20, 2026

Looking Ahead to the Week of March 14 – 20, 2026

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. This is the final week for the House before a three-week spring break. House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees will continue to hear presentations on the governor’s...
Spotlight On Senator Mary Cavanagh

Spotlight On Senator Mary Cavanagh

Senator Cavanagh (D-Redford) is serving her first term in the Michigan Senate. She is currently serving as chair of the Michigan Latino Caucus, deputy whip of the Senate Democratic Caucus, and is a member of the Progressive Women’s Caucus, Michigan Legislative Black...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

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. Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies – How can companies navigate the rising pressure to take opinions on political...
House Passes Air Base Supplemental

House Passes Air Base Supplemental

The House voted this week to appropriate $152 million in state funding to build two new runways at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. According to proponents of the supplemental, state funding is needed to ensure the 2028 deadline agreed to by federal and state...
Constitutional Carry Proposal Introduced

Constitutional Carry Proposal Introduced

Legislation establishing Michigan as a constitutional carry state was introduced by a handful of members of the House Republican Caucus this week. If signed into law, the requirement for a specialized license to carry a concealed pistol would be eliminated. Key...