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Five Things We’re Reading
Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. She Wrote the Book on Government Efficiency – Why was the Iowa Governor the self-proclaimed “DOGE before DOGE was a thing”? How...
Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan’s 44th superintendent of public instruction, announced that he will retire effective October 3. In Washington, D.C., Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered an address outlining her...
State Superintendent Retiring
Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan’s 44th superintendent of public instruction, will retire effective October 3. He’s been in the role since May 2019, when the State Board of Education selected him as state superintendent and head of the Michigan Department of Education....
Governor Delivers Address
In Washington, D.C., Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered an address outlining her administration’s approach to working with the federal government to grow Michigan’s economy, boost manufacturing, and protect our national defense. “I’ll work with anyone who's...
Governor Announces Staff Changes
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a number of changes to the staff within her executive office. Acting Chief Legal Counsel: Alexis Blane has been promoted into this role. She joined the executive office in 2022 as special counsel. Prior to serving in...
Chief Legal Director Named
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Khyla D. Craine as the new chief legal director for the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). She’s served as deputy legal director since 2019, providing high-level legal counsel to the Secretary of State and department...

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