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Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Bipartisan legislation expanding FOIA laws to include the legislature, governor, and lieutenant governor was reported by the Senate Oversight Committee. Members of the House Democratic Caucus announced...
FOIA Expansion Moves Forward
Bipartisan legislation expanding FOIA laws to include the legislature, governor, and lieutenant governor was reported by the Senate Oversight Committee this week. Key Points: The bills were introduced by Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and Senator Ed McBroom...
House Members Announce Transparency Package
Members of the House Democratic Caucus announced their proposal to increase standards for government ethics and transparency. Named the BRITE Act (Bringing Reforms in Integrity, Transparency, and Ethics), it increases reporting and disclosure requirements. Key...
February Revenue Declines
Major tax and net lottery revenue declined in February 2024 by 23.8% from February 2023. Additionally, last month’s collections were $152.1 million below prior projections made at the biannual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference in January. Key Points: General...
Committee Considers Change to Election Oversight
Legislation prohibiting individuals convicted of election-related crimes from serving as state or county election canvassers heard testimony this week in the House Elections Committee. Key Points: The bill was introduced by Representative Noah Arbit (D-West...
Michigan Officials Appointed to Federal Committee
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and his designee, Michigan’s Chief Connectivity Officer, Eric Frederick, were appointed as members of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC). Additionally, Lt. Governor Gilchrist was...
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