Last Week on the MLC Blog

Oct 23, 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…

MLC President Tim Ward gave a snippet into what any given day may bring for him.

A Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project was awarded up to $1 billion by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Brian Love will serve as the new director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency beginning October 31.

The House Elections Committee reported a bipartisan package requiring disclosure on political ads that contain images or videos generated using artificial intelligence.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that places portions of the federal Affordable Care Act into state law.

Legislation that would give the Michigan Public Service Commission the authority to permit certain wind and solar energy projects was reported by the House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on newly discovered secrets inside the Mona Lisa, getting better at thinking on your feet, and more.

A look at events during the week of October 21 – 27, 2023.

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