Insider Intelligence
Next State Superintendent Selected
The State Board of Education voted to offer the position of state superintendent to Dr. Glenn Maleyko. The current superintendent, Dr. Rice, announced in April that he was retiring effective October 3. Dr. Pamela Pugh, the Board president, will negotiate a...
Data Breach Protections Pass
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation seeking to expand protections for consumers when there is a data breach. Key Points: Senate Bills 360 – 364 were introduced by Senators Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield), Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Sue Shink (D-Northfield...
Looking Ahead to the Week of August 30 – September 5, 2025
MLC will be closed on Monday, September 1, for Labor Day. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold session on Wednesday and Thursday.
Spotlight on Senator Ruth Johnson
Senator Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) is serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. Prior to her election to the Senate, she served two terms as Michigan’s Secretary of State. Biography She has a long history of holding elected office. From 1988 to 2004, she served...
Lessons from a Michigan Lobbyist
After 14 years of lobbying as a member of Michigan Legislative Consultants, I’ve come to appreciate that influence isn’t just about access; it’s about relationships, credibility, and timing. Lansing is a place where policy meets personality and navigating that...
Five Things We’re Reading
Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. ‘Made in the USA’ Is A Struggling Brand – What’s behind consumers' decline in buying goods made in America? The Key Ingredients of...
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