Last Week on the MLC Blog

Apr 21, 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…

In her latest post, MLC lobbyist Emily Simmons made a compelling case for diving into fiction.

As of last week, eight candidates have put their hats in the ring for Governor of Michigan in next year’s election.

The House Oversight Committee voted to authorize the issuance of a subpoena for the Michigan Department of State.

Major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $2 billion last month, an increase of 28.6% from the prior year but $173.7 million less than previous estimates, according to the March 2025 revenue report by the Senate Fiscal Agency.

The House Appropriations Committee reported legislation appropriating $75 million to aid in disaster relief for northern Michigan.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature, we shared articles on the latest restoration project in Detroit, the history of humans and bees, and more.

A look at events during the week of April 19 – 25, 2025.

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