Last Week on the MLC Blog

Apr 7, 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… 

If you haven’t yet discovered Erin Bartels’ work, MLC lobbyist Monica Martinez shared why now is the perfect time!

Governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled to the United Kingdom and Ireland for an investment mission aimed at strengthening ties with global businesses and leaders.

Last week, Attorney General Nessel responded to the request for documents pertaining to the Flint Water crisis by the House Oversight Weaponization of State Government Subcommittee.

Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 23 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. for abruptly terminating nearly $11 billion in public grant funding.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on the most extraordinary tiny hotels, how Gen Z is changing the coffee market, and more.

A look at events during the week of April 5 – 11, 2025.

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Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Social Media and News Fact Sheet – Here’s an overview of how news is consumed on social media, including websites people use...

AG Issues Opinion on Clawing Back State Funding

AG Issues Opinion on Clawing Back State Funding

This week, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion concluding that a “disapproval” mechanism, which allows one legislative committee to unilaterally terminate funding previously appropriated by the full Legislature and the Governor, is unconstitutional....

Michigan Unemployment Data Released

Michigan Unemployment Data Released

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point between September and November. Employment receded by 6,000 between September and November, and the number of unemployed fell by 7,000, resulting in a workforce decline of...

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