Committee Moves Online Protections

Committee Moves Online Protections

The Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee reported legislation addressing certain aspects of kids’ online use. Nicknamed the ‘Kids Over Clicks’ package, it sets guardrails for AI and social media usage for kids and teens. Key Points: SB...
Spotlight On Representative Jason Hoskins

Spotlight On Representative Jason Hoskins

Representative Hoskins (D-Southfield) is serving his second term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography  Prior to the House, he served on the Southfield City Council. Before holding elected office, Representative Hoskins served as a key staff member for a...
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. The Oil Shock Is Here. And We’re Just Beginning to Feel It. – How might an ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz impact the...
Firearm Reforms Package Introduced

Firearm Reforms Package Introduced

This week, members of the Firearm Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Caucus introduced a bicameral package they state will keep schools, homes, and communities safe from gun violence without placing burdensome new restrictions on lawful owners. Making the announcement...
Law Enforcement Caucus Formed

Law Enforcement Caucus Formed

This week, the formation of the Michigan House Law Enforcement Caucus was announced. The coalition is comprised of lawmakers committed to supporting police officers, sheriffs’ deputies, troopers, dispatchers, and correctional personnel. According to the caucus,...