Last Week on the MLC Blog

Jun 26, 2023

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…

Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent the week in France and Germany working to bring jobs, investment, and high-tech supply chains back to Michigan.

The House passed legislation making changes to the collective bargaining process for public school teachers.

In the latest in the ongoing legal battle over the legislature’s use of adopt and amend as it pertains to increasing the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the case.

Legislation requiring health insurers to cover certain mental health or substance abuse treatment was reported by the House Insurance and Financial Services Committee.

The House passed a four-bill package creating the Michigan Hate Crime Act.

In our latest “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on how to set the right strategic goals, a look at changes within the Supreme Court, and more.

A look at events during the week of June 24 – 30, 2023.

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