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Changes to Appropriations Committee Announced
Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) announced a change to the Democratic members serving on the House Appropriations Committee. Former Speaker, Representative Joe Tate (D-Detroit), was appointed minority vice chair (MVC) of the committee. That position had been vacant...
Looking Ahead to the Week of April 25 – May 1, 2026
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday-Thursday session schedule.
Spotlight On Senator Lana Theis
Senator Theis (R-Brighton) is serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. Biography Prior to her election to the Senate, she served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. Senator Theis also served as Brighton Township Treasurer from 2008 to 2014. She...
Beyond the Bio – Meet Monica Martinez
MLC lobbyist Monica has been part of our firm for four years. Click here to read their full bio and get to know them better! What did you want to be when you were a kid? In the 4th grade, I had my sights set on being a negligence defense attorney. My best friend...
Five Things We’re Reading
Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Tapping Into Your Team’s Circadian Rhythms – Not everyone does their best work in the morning. How can leaders respond to...
House Passes Voter ID
This week, the House voted along party lines to require proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote. The bill changes current laws that allow a person to provide their driver’s license or state ID when registering to vote. Key Points: House Bill 4765...
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