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Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The House Labor Committee heard testimony on the new federal rule regarding the classification of independent contractors. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of changes to members of her cabinet...
Hearing Held on Federal Labor Rule
This week, the House Labor Committee heard testimony on the new federal rule regarding the classification of independent contractors. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published the final rule on January 10, 2024, and it will take effect nationwide on March 11,...
Governor Announces Cabinet and Staff Changes
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of changes to members of her cabinet and key staff. Marlon Brown, Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs After seven months of serving as acting director of LARA, effective immediately he will be...
Student Success Grant Program Announced
The Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced the kickoff of a new $45 million student success initiative. This is the first-ever grant program aimed at increasing student success rates at community and tribal colleges and...
Public Transit Caucus Launched
Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and Representative Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) formed the bipartisan, bicameral Public Transit Caucus with the goal of improving Michigan’s transit infrastructure. Key Points: The first meeting of the caucus was held on...
Looking Ahead to the Week of March 2 – 8, 2024
The Michigan Republican Party is holding its state party convention on Saturday, March 2 to determine how 39 delegates for the presidential primary will be allocated at the national party convention this summer. On Monday, March 4, the Michigan Public Service...
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