Last Week on the MLC Blog

Jul 3, 2023

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog…

The House and Senate voted to approve the state budget for the next fiscal year.

The legislature voted to repeal a 2018 law prohibiting Michigan from making administrative rules that are more stringent than Federal standards.

Legislation implementing Proposal 2 of 2022 passed the legislature, making several notable changes to voting in Michigan.

Legislation passed during the pandemic allowing for “cocktails to go” would be permanent under a bill passed by the legislature.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the appointment of Jackie Venton as the new COO for the Department of State.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on when Americans are meeting key life milestones, how replacing people with AI might impact companies, and more.

A look at events during the week of June 31 – July 7, 2023.

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