Last Week on the MLC Blog

Oct 28, 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 Tony Des Chenes reflected on the importance of your childhood friends and how they help carry you into, and through, adulthood

The Senate Labor Committee reported a legislative package aimed at strengthening Michigan’s child labor laws.

With two weeks to go before the General Election, Michigan voters are casting their ballots early. Thus far, more than 1.15 million voters, which is almost 16% of the state’s active registered voters, have already cast their ballot.

The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force held its first meeting on October 21 to begin the work outlined in an executive order signed earlier this year by Governor Whitmer.

In addition to President, U.S. Senate and House, and the Michigan House, voters will cast their ballots in a couple of weeks for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court.

Following the retirement announcement of longtime Senator Debbie Stabenow (D), several well-known candidates entered the race, and it has quickly become one of the most-watched nationwide.

A look at the race in the 103rd House District in Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau Counties.

Learn about Representative Matt Koleszar, chair of the Education Committee, in the latest in our spotlight series

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on six essential leadership skills, how Wimbledon is embracing technology, and more.

A look at events during the week of October 26 – November 1.

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