Last Week on the MLC Blog

Apr 14, 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…

Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan’s 44th superintendent of public instruction, announced that he will retire effective October 3.

In Washington, D.C., Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered an address outlining her administration’s approach to working with the federal government to grow Michigan’s economy, boost manufacturing, and protect our national defense.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a number of changes to the staff within her executive office.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Khyla D. Craine as the new chief legal director for the Michigan Department of State.

The Michigan Department of State released the results of a review of Michigan motor vehicle records compared to voting records in the state’s Qualified Voter File.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on every day habits to reduce future cognitive decline, the infamous bodega cats, and more.

A look at events during the week of April 12 – 18, 2025.

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