Last Week on the MLC Blog

May 20, 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…

The directors of the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies came together with State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks and State Budget Director Jen Flood to reach a consensus for projected state revenue for the upcoming fiscal year.

The Senate wrapped up voting on their proposal for the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

All public high schools would be required to offer a computer science course(s) under legislation considered by the House Education Committee

Bipartisan legislation creating a new Michigan Innovation Fund was considered by the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee.

In the latest in our spotlight feature we highlighted House Majority Floor Leader, Representative Abraham Aiyash.

Representative Farhat is running for a second term representing the 3rd House District in southeast Michigan but first faces two opponents in the Democratic primary.

Representative Regina Weiss is running for a third term in the House, facing four challengers in the Democratic primary in the 5thHouse District.

Representative Natalie Price is running for a second term in office, facing one challenger in the Democratic primary race in the 6thHouse District.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on finding motivation at work, why airline food has declined over the years, and more.

A look at events during the week of May 18 – 24, 2024.

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