Last Week on the MLC Blog

Jul 24, 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…

Governor Whitmer signed the education budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

For only the third time since the 1970s, Michigan’s unemployment rate last month dropped below 4%.

Governor Whitmer signed legislation implementing the voting reforms within Ballot Proposal 22-2.

All three main international ratings agencies reaffirmed Michigan’s credit rating last week.

Governor Whitmer signed legislation into law, aimed at providing more affordable housing statewide and transforming vacant land into productive space.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on Generation X’s leadership style, a look behind the scenes of the Threads app, and more.

A look at events during the week of July 22 – 28, 2023.

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