Insider Intelligence
Changes Proposed to National Popular Vote
Michigan would join the National Popular Vote Compact under legislation reported by the House Elections Committee this week. Key Points: The compact is a pledge to allocate electoral votes to whoever wins the nationwide, rather than statewide, popular vote....
Distracted Driving Legislation Signed
Beginning June 30, drivers in Michigan can no longer use mobile devices while driving under legislation signed by Governor Whitmer this week. This adds to the state’s current ban on texting while driving. Key Points: This is a blanket ban on using a mobile device...
Five Things We’re Reading
Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Scientists Discover ‘Magical’ Material That’s Stronger Than Steel and Lighter Than Aluminum – And Its Potential Is...
Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC partner Brendan Ringlever was voted the most effective multi-client lobbyist in the biannual MIRS/EPIC-MRA Insider Survey. MLC lobbyist Tony Des Chenes shared what he wishes he knew at the beginning...
MLC Receives Recognition
MLC partner Brendan Ringlever was voted the most effective multi-client lobbyist in the biannual MIRS/EPIC-MRA Insider Survey. “This is a real honor, especially as I celebrate my 30th year in and around the State Capitol. One thing time has taught me is that it’s...
Population Becomes a Key Issue
To address the declining number of residents in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new council. Named, the “Growing Michigan Together Council,” members are tasked with advising the governor on specific policies to grow Michigan’s population. This...
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