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Legislature Passes $81 Billion Budget
In a marathon session day, the House and Senate voted to approve the state budget for the next fiscal year. The budgets are a 3% increase from the current fiscal year and include a significant amount of one-time funding. Included in the budget is funding to bring...
State Administrative Rules Change Passes
The legislature voted to repeal a 2018 law prohibiting Michigan from making administrative rules that are more stringent than Federal standards. Key Points: The bill was introduced by Senator Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo). Proponents of the 2018 law stated that...
Voting Changes Approved
Legislation implementing Proposal 2 of 2022 passed the legislature this week, making several notable changes to voting in Michigan. Key Points: Implements nine days of early voting for statewide and federal elections. Early voting sites must be open for at least...
Cocktails to Go Might Be Here to Stay
Legislation passed during the pandemic allowing for “cocktails to go” would be permanent under a bill passed by the legislature. “Cocktails to go” allows certain businesses to sell alcohol for off premises consumption. Key Points: The current law sunsets on January...
State Department Chief Operating Officer Named
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the appointment of Jackie Venton as the new COO for Department of State. Key Points: She’s served as chief of staff for Agency Services in the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget since January 2021. Prior to...
Looking Ahead to the Week of June 31 – July 7, 2023
In observance of Independence Day, MLC is closed on Tuesday, July 4. The House and Senate are on their annual summer recess, and neither session nor committees are scheduled to meet.
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