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Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… House and Senate Appropriations Committees reported the remaining budget bills for the upcoming fiscal year. Michigan drivers would be prohibited from using a mobile device while driving under a...
Appropriations Committees Report Budgets
House and Senate Appropriations Committees have reported the remaining budget bills for the upcoming fiscal year. Key points: Among several key items, is funding for the Department of State to implement the voting reforms within Proposal 2 and a $100 million...
Distracted Driving Bills Passed
Michigan drivers would be prohibited from using a mobile device while driving under a bipartisan package passed by the House. Key points: Under the proposal, a driver would be fined by increased amounts beginning with the first violation and have points added to...
Chance for Life President Appointed to Commission
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, which works to improve legal representation for indigent criminal defendants. Appointments: Among the appointments is Tom Adams, president of Chance for Life Organization...
School Grading System Changes Passed
Public schools will no longer receive an A-F grade under legislation headed to the governor. Key points: The Department of Education was required to asses public schools on a number of measures, including graduation rates and test scores. The letter grade was to be...
Acting Department Director Named
Aaron Keatley will serve as acting director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. He fills the role following the departure of Dan Eichinger, who was serving as acting director. Background: Mr. Keatley served as chief deputy director at EGLE...
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