Last Week on the MLC Blog

Jul 1, 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 (and ice cream aficionado) Monica Martinez shared her list of top ice cream spots throughout Michigan.

During all-night marathon sessions, the House and Senate approved an $82.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning on October 1.

Bipartisan legislation expanding the Freedom of Information Act to include the executive office of the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the legislature was passed by the Senate.

The Senate passed legislation that would transition Michigan from the federally managed health insurance marketplace to a State-Based Exchange.

The Michigan Public Service Commission released its projections for energy supply and demand in Michigan this summer.

In our legislator spotlight series, we featured Senator Roger Hauck, minority vice chair of the Regulatory Affairs Committee.

A look at the primary election in the 36th House District located in St. Joseph County and portions of Cass County.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on a beginner’s guide to cricket, the swing states that will decide the presidential election, and more.

A look at events during the week of June 29 – July 12, 2024.

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Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. How Starbucks Devalued Its Own Brand – For a while it looked as if Starbucks’ growth couldn’t be stopped. However, the company is now...

Legislature Passes State Budget

Legislature Passes State Budget

During all-night marathon sessions, the House and Senate approved an $82.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning on October 1. Both the K-12 Budget and the Omnibus Budget, funding departments and agencies, were passed on near party-line votes....

Legislation Expanding FOIA Passed

Legislation Expanding FOIA Passed

Bipartisan legislation expanding the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the executive office of the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the legislature was passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bills 669 and 670 were introduced by Senator Ed...

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