Last Week on the MLC Blog

Sep 30, 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…

$126 million is headed to schools providing supplemental funding for school safety and mental health services after a vote by the House and Senate.

The House passed legislation giving the Department of State an additional tool against those they believe violate campaign finance laws.

Michigan was ranked sixth nationally for clean energy jobs. Currently, the state has nearly 128,000 clean energy jobs, with the industry growing twice as fast as economy-wide employment.

In the latest in our spotlight series, we featured Representative Mark Tisdel, Republican vice chair of the Economic Development and Small Business Committee.

An overview of the race for the 54th House District in Oakland County.

A look at the 55th House District election in Oakland County.

A preview of the general election race in the 56th House District in Oakland County.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on the rise of rent nationwide, using Gen AI for strategic planning, and more.

A look at events during the week of September 28 – October 4, 2024.

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