Last Week on the MLC Blog

Oct 21, 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…

With three weeks left before the general election, more than 670,000 Michigan voters have cast an absentee ballot.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched a new webpage to combat election misinformation.

The Senate passed legislation aimed at enhancing protections for vulnerable adults and addressing growing concerns of elder abuse and exploitation.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched the Michigan Voting Dashboard, an interactive tool that allows the public to access election data by county and jurisdiction, with a focus on absentee and early voting.

An overview of the race in the 86th House District in Allegan and Ottawa Counties.

A look at the race for the 96th House District in Bay County.

In our spotlight series we featured Senator Dayna Polehanki, chair of the Education Committee.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on connecting at work, why Gen Z may be unprepared for the workplace, and more.

A look at events during the week of October 19 – 25, 2024.

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