Last Week on the MLC Blog

Dec 8, 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 blog post, MLC lobbyist Amber Chandler reflected on four years of experience in government affairs and the insight she’s gained along the way.

Serving her second term, Representative Kathy Schmaltz brings a background in broadcasting and a community focus to the Michigan House of Representatives.

In an effort to address the rising number of phone solicitations, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee reported legislation creating the Telephone Solicitation Act.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments to several boards and commissions, including the Dual Enrollment Task Force.

Michigan was awarded $920 million in federal funds to administer the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.

The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force released its report outlining recommendations designed to reduce gun violence.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature, we shared articles on the wrong assumptions leaders are making about AI, how Americans used social media this year, and more.

A look at events during the week of December 6 – 12, 2025.

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