Looking Ahead to the Week of January 17 – 23, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

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.

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, MLC will be closed on Monday, January 19. State offices are also closed.

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session on Wednesday and Thursday.

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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