Insider Intelligence
Looking Ahead to the Week of February 15 – 21, 2025
In observance of Presidents Day, MLC will be closed on Monday, February 17. The Senate is scheduled to hold session Wednesday and Thursday, and the House is scheduled to hold its typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. On Friday, February 21, Michigan’s...
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. Why “Living Intelligence” Is the Next Big Thing – While AI may be getting the most attention, there are two other technologies that...
Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist and procurement consultant Tony Des Chenes shares why he opts for a wide variety of sources for daily news. The executive budget recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year were presented to...
Senate Sues the House
On behalf of the Michigan Senate, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) filed a lawsuit in the Michigan Court of Claims over bills that were passed at the end of 2024 but weren’t presented to Governor Whitmer. According to the lawsuit, the Speaker...
Conservation Officer Reforms Introduced
Legislation making changes to conservation officers, the police force within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), was announced this week. Key Points: The legislation is being sponsored by Representatives Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock) and Dave Prestin (R-Cedar...
Hearing Held on Earned Sick Time Requirements
Legislation amending Earned sick time laws in Michigan had its first hearing in the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee this week. While no vote was held, the committee heard testimony by those impacted by the forthcoming changes on February 21. Key Points: Senate...
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