Last Week on the MLC Blog

Feb 12, 2024

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 lobbyist Amber Chandler shared why now is the right time to invest in Southeast Michigan.

Nearly 1.3 million Michigan voters have requested absentee ballots, an increase of 80% from the same point before the 2020 presidential primary.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented her budget recommendations for the next fiscal year, beginning on October 1.

In the executive budget recommendations for the next fiscal year, one of the key areas was education, with the governor recommending increased funding.

In her budget recommendations, Governor Gretchen Whitmer outlined her proposals for spending within state departments and agencies.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on the competitive advantage of sleep, a look at a Lego-like apartment complex, and more.

A look at events during the week of February 10 – 16, 2024.

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