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SNAP Benefit Asset Test Eliminated
Michigan has joined 36 other states in eliminating an asset test when determining eligibility for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. The bill received bipartisan support in the legislature and Governor Whitmer signed it into law this week....
Juneteenth Becomes Official State Holiday
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation, declaring Juneteenth a state holiday in Michigan. Key Points: June 19th will now be celebrated as Juneteenth in Michigan. Juneteenth highlights Black history and culture, commemorates the end of slavery in...
Governor Announces Council Appointments
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced additional appointments to the bipartisan Growing Michigan Together Council. The Council was created by executive order to advise the governor on specific policies to grow the state’s population, look for ways to prepare the...
Michigan Named a Top Business State
CNBC named Michigan on their list of America’s Top States for Business in 2023. To develop the list, CNBC measures states on more than 86 different metrics and ten categories of competitiveness. Michigan’s rankings include: 6th for cost of doing business, up from...
MI Healthy Climate Webinar Coming Up
On July 25, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will hold the first webinar in a series on the MI Healthy Climate Plan and upcoming implementation opportunities. MI Healthy Climate Plan: Lays out a pathway for the state to...
Looking Ahead to the Week of July 15 – 21, 2023
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday. MLC President Tim Ward is continuing his 2,400-mile bike ride, tracing the shores of Michigan to bring awareness to and raise funds for Chance for Life. To follow along, please visit...
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