Last Week on the MLC Blog

Jun 24, 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…

In May 2023, Michigan’s unemployment rate remained stable at 3.9% for the fourth consecutive month, while the national unemployment rate rose by 0.1% to 4.0%.

Governor Whitmer established a task to identify the root causes of gun violence, compile and report relevant data, maximize existing resources, solicit perspectives from diverse stakeholders, and recommend policy.

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced staff changes in the department’s executive office.

Legislation dubbed the “Taylor Swift” bills, which seeks to combat automated bots used during ticket sales, moved forward.

In the latest in our spotlight series, we highlighted Senator Jeremy Moss, President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

An overview of the race in the 33rd House District, which is considered a safe Democratic seat.

A look at the 35th House District primary race, a safe Republican seat in Branch and Hillsdale Counties.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on ways seasonal businesses can be profitable year-round, cemeteries doubling as solar farms, and more.

A look at events during the week of June 22 – 28, 2024.

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