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Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The House Finance Committee reported legislation reducing the state income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, effective January 1, 2025. The House Elections Integrity Committee reported a proposal that would...
Income Tax Reduction Moves
The House Finance Committee reported legislation reducing the state income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, effective January 1, 2025. Key Points: House Bill 4170 was introduced by Representative Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson). In 2015, legislation was signed into law by...
Committee Moves Voting Reforms
On a party-line vote, the House Elections Integrity Committee reported a proposal that would require a resident to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote, among other changes. Key Points: HJR B was introduced by Representative Bryan Posthumus...
Senate Democrats Unveil Proposal
Members of the Senate Democratic caucus announced their proposal, aimed at “laying the foundation for a strong future for children and parents,” according to their press release. The proposal has a multi-angled approach: A $5,500 Working Parents Tax Credit for...
Committee Requests Documents from AG
The House Oversight Weaponization of State Government Subcommittee requested documents from Attorney General Dana Nessel, the first such request by the subcommittee. Key Points: As chair of the subcommittee, Representative Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia) sent a letter...
Committee Reports Change to Education Oversight
This week, the House Education and Workforce Committee reported legislation changing how the eight members of the State Board of Education are nominated. Key Points: HB 4148 was introduced by Representative Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan). Currently, candidates are...

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