Last Week on the MLC Blog

Jul 15, 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 the latest in our spotlight series, we highlighted Representative Jim Haadsma, chair of the Labor Committee.

Four weeks ahead of Michigan’s primary race, over 1.5 million voters have requested an absentee ballot and more than 178,000 have been submitted.

On July 1, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea began her new role as director of the Michigan Department on Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

June 2024 major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $3.0 billion, $100.5 million more than previous projections.

Moving up one spot from last year, CNBC has ranked Michigan 9th in the nation for business.

A look at the race in the 38th House District, which is considered a toss-up district.

An overview of the 40th House District race, a Democratic-leaning district with two candidates running in the Democratic primary race.

A recap of the 42nd House District race, where Republican Leader Matt Hall is running for reelection, facing one opponent in the primary election.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on the most discussed topics in America, getting past the post-vacation slump at work, and more.

A look at events during the week of July 13 – 19, 2024.

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