by Liz Gullett | Feb 16, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee considered bipartisan legislation restoring the 2017 Good Jobs for Michigan program. Under the proposal, companies could keep up to 100% of withholding taxes for new employees. Key Points: The...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 16, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Senate Fiscal Agency released the January 2023 revenue report, which showed last month’s tax and lottery revenue totaled $3.2 billion, an increase of 8.8% from the prior year. Key Points: Tax revenue was $42.1 million below the projected amount, due to...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 16, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced two initial public engagement sessions on implementing new laws granting the commission siting authority for large energy projects. Key Points: The new law was passed and signed by Governor Whitmer in November...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 16, 2024 | Liz Gullett
On February 13, a series of changes to gun laws in Michigan went into effect. The changes were passed by the legislature last March and signed into law by Governor Whitmer in April 2023. The new laws require individuals to keep unattended weapons unloaded and locked...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 16, 2024 | Liz Gullett
MLC will be closed on Monday, February 19 for Presidents’ Day. State offices are also closed that day. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday. House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees are beginning to meet to hear presentations on...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 13, 2024 | Liz Gullett
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 Are People Climate Change Deniers? Study Reveals Unexpected Results – What role does self-image play in a person’s beliefs on...
