Last Week on the MLC Blog

Jul 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…

Michigan’s major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $3.3 billion last month, an increase of 8.3% from June 2024, according to the latest report by the nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the initial eight recipients of the first-ever Michigan Innovation Fund, which was signed into law earlier this year.

Legislation establishing a clear framework for family members or close friends to make critical medical decisions when necessary was introduced.

Marine Corps veteran and small business owner Rep. Ron Robinson brings real-world experience to Lansing as he represents Michigan’s 58th House District!

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature, we shared articles on the settings to change to stop Google from tracking you, the story behind Back to the Future, and more.

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

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