Last Week on the MLC Blog

Nov 18, 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 Amber Chandler shared how she used the tools she learned during her years lobbying to be an advocate for her daughter at school.

Bipartisan legislation reforming upcoming changes to Michigan’s paid sick leave laws and minimum wage were introduced.

Michigan voters couldn’t bring a firearm within 100 feet of a polling location or absentee counting board under legislation given legislative approval.

Legislation aimed at strengthening protections for human trafficking survivors and enhancing accountability for traffickers was reported by the House Judiciary Committee.

Legislation providing a one-time credit for live organ donors was signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on self-care for leaders, America’s first spectator sport, and more.

A look at events during the week of November 16 – 22, 2024.

 

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