Last Week on the MLC Blog

Jun 3, 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…

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Michigan business leaders launched a new collaboration supporting safe and secure elections.

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold its regular commission meeting in Grand Rapids, instead of its typical location in Lansing.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the first-ever contest to redesign the well-known “I Voted” stickers handed out to voters when they go to the polls.

We highlighted Representative Pauline Wendzel in our weekly spotlight series.

Representative Veronica Paiz faces two opponents in the Democratic primary race this year to represent the 10th House District.

The 12th House District Democratic primary race will have three candidates this August, including incumbent Representative Kimberly Edwards.

Representative Mai Xiong will face two opponents, including a former representative, in the Democratic primary race in the 13thHouse District in Macomb County.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on putting guardrails on the influencer industry, a look at paper books vs. e-readers, and more.

A look at events during the week of June 1 – 7, 2024.

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