Last Week on the MLC Blog

May 15, 2023

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…

Drivers in Michigan won’t be allowed to use cell phones while driving under legislation headed to Governor Whitmer.

The House and Senate passed their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on October 1.

Gretchen Whitmer went on a trade mission to Europe, visiting two countries.

The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office would be created in statute under legislation considered last week.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provided updates on the ending of the federal public health emergencyfor COVID-19.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on the most beautiful and affordable places to live, ways to infuse digital responsibility, and more.

A look at events during the week of May 13 – 19, 2023.

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