Last Week on the MLC Blog

Mar 17, 2025

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…

The House Finance Committee reported legislation reducing the state income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, effective January 1, 2025.

The House Elections Integrity Committee reported a proposal that would require a resident to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote, among other changes.

Members of the Senate Democratic caucus announced their proposal, aimed at “laying the foundation for a strong future for children and parents,” according to their press release.

The House Oversight Weaponization of State Government Subcommittee requested documents from Attorney General Dana Nessel, the first such request by the subcommittee.

The House Education and Workforce Committee reported legislation changing how the members of the State Board of Education members are nominated.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on the best places to travel, what football and the Oscars have in common, and more.

A look at events during the week of March 15 – 21, 2025.

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Income Tax Reduction Moves

Income Tax Reduction Moves

The House Finance Committee reported legislation reducing the state income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, effective January 1, 2025. Key Points: House Bill 4170 was introduced by Representative Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson). In 2015, legislation was signed into law by...

Committee Moves Voting Reforms

Committee Moves Voting Reforms

On a party-line vote, the House Elections Integrity Committee reported a proposal that would require a resident to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote, among other changes. Key Points: HJR B was introduced by Representative Bryan Posthumus (R-Rockford)....

Senate Democrats Unveil Proposal

Senate Democrats Unveil Proposal

Members of the Senate Democratic caucus announced their proposal, aimed at “laying the foundation for a strong future for children and parents,” according to their press release. The proposal has a multi-angled approach: A $5,500 Working Parents Tax Credit for working...

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