Proposal to Increase Misconduct Penalties

Proposal to Increase Misconduct Penalties

Representative Ann Bollin (R-Brighton) introduced a House Joint Resolution to allow stricter penalties for unethical behavior and excessive absenteeism among legislators. “The people of Michigan deserve elected officials who prioritize their interests, and my proposal...
Senate Passes Change to Vote Recounts

Senate Passes Change to Vote Recounts

Legislation making changes to how election recounts are handled in Michigan was passed by the Senate this week. While supporters state this is a way to modernize the current system, those opposed said they are concerned it could make it harder to investigate fraud....
Looking Ahead to the Week of May 4 – 10, 2024

Looking Ahead to the Week of May 4 – 10, 2024

The House and Senate are scheduled for their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. The Michigan Supreme Court will hear May’s oral arguments on Wednesday, May 8. For more information, please click here. Wednesday, May 8 is the registration deadline for the 2024...
Spotlight on Senator Jon Bumstead

Spotlight on Senator Jon Bumstead

Senator Jon Bumstead (R-North Muskegon) serves as the Minority Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. In his role, he’s the ranking Republican on the committee, which is responsible for crafting the state budget and overseeing all appropriations throughout...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Why You Should Learn to Incorporate More Humor at Work – As kids we laugh constantly, as adults we take ourselves too seriously. What...
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 the creation of the Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI), aimed at growing the state’s defense and aerospace industries. Bipartisan legislation creating a tax...