Last Week on the MLC Blog

Dec 16, 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…

In his latest post, MLC lobbyist Brendan Ringlever reflected on his high school English teacher, who challenged him to find inspiration in different places.

The House passed legislation increasing the maximum number of weeks per year a person may qualify for unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks, and other changes to the unemployment system.

Legislation establishing a state-run program providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave was reported by the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee.

Bipartisan legislation expanding the Freedom of Information Act to include the executive office of the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the legislature was reported by the House Government Operations Committee.

Legislation removing protections for the firearm industry from civil liability was reported by the House Judiciary Committee.

Legislation making reforms to Michigan’s workers’ comp system was reported by the Senate Labor Committee.

In the latest in our spotlight series, we feature Representative Curt VanderWall, Republican vice chair of the Health Policy and Higher Education Committees.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on the economic impact of the Eras Tour, the science behind college football scheduling, and more.

A look at events during the week of December 14 – 20, 2024.

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