General Election Overview: 96th District

General Election Overview: 96th District

Through the general election on November 5, we will highlight races generally considered swing seats. The candidate’s website and professional information are listed when available. District Overview The 96th House district is located in Bay County, including the...
General Election Overview: 86th District

General Election Overview: 86th District

Through the general election on November 5, we will highlight races generally considered swing seats. The candidate’s website and professional information are listed when available. District Overview The 86th House District is in Allegan and Ottawa counties, including...
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. When Populists Rise, Economies Usually Fall – New research shows right-wing populists can be harmful to aspects of the economy. Here’s...
School Panic Alert System Proposed

School Panic Alert System Proposed

Legislation was introduced implementing mobile panic alert systems throughout public and nonpublic schools to ensure real-time coordination between schools, 911, law enforcement, and first responders. Key Points: Senate Bills 1032 and 1033 were introduced by Senator...
Secretary of State Asks for Legal Opinion

Secretary of State Asks for Legal Opinion

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson requested an Attorney General Opinion regarding the six-day grace period allowed for absent voter ballots for overseas voters. Key Points: Under Proposal 2022-2, those serving in the military or living overseas will have their ballot...
September Revenue Up

September Revenue Up

Last month, major taxes and net lottery revenue came in at $3.7 billion, an increase of 1.7% from September 2023. Additionally, total collections were $106.1 million more than prior estimates, according to the monthly report by the Senate Fiscal Agency. Key Points:...