by Liz Gullett | Mar 28, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Representative Angela Witwer (D-Lansing) serves as Chair of the influential House Appropriations Committee. The committee is responsible for appropriating funding in the state, including the annual budget for the state of Michigan. Representative Witwer is serving her...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 26, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. How Pixar Fosters a Culture of Vulnerability at Work – How can leaders foster an environment to ensure all workers feel...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 25, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Michigan laid out its vision to create jobs and support workers and employers in the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan. The plan aims to address key workforce challenges, including a lack of skilled talent...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 22, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Michigan is laying out its vision to create jobs and support workers and employers in the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan. Approved by the Michigan Workforce Development Board, the roadmap lays out strategies and data-driven actions needed to build on Michigan’s...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 22, 2024 | Liz Gullett
In February, Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9%. During the month, employment edged up by 2,000, while unemployment was reduced by 4,000. Key Points: Last month’s rate is one-tenth of a percentage point...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 22, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to petition their sentencing judge for a reduction of their sentence after serving 10 years was considered in the House Criminal Justice Committee this week. Key Points: The incarcerated individual, their lawyer, or the...
