Insider Intelligence
Spotlight on Senator Dan Lauwers
Senator Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway) serves as the Minority Floor Leader, having been elected to the leadership role by his peers. He also serves as the Minority Vice Chair of the important Energy and Environment Committee and as a member of the Government Operations...
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 Is America Stuck with Bad Headlights? – How are bureaucracy and differing opinions causing headlight technology on US-bound...
Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist Amber Chandler shares her new goals for the upcoming year to continue to grow and evolve as a lobbyist. Following a special general election, the House Democratic Caucus regained its majority...
March Revenue Declines
Last month, major taxes and net lottery revenue declined 24.7% from the prior year, coming in at $1.6 billion. Additionally, collections were roughly $169.6 million below prior projections from the consensus revenue estimating conference held earlier this year. Key...
Senate Passes Kindergarten Requirement
Michigan’s young residents would be required to attend kindergarten under legislation passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bill 285 was sponsored by Senator Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia). A child must be enrolled in kindergarten at the age of five. A...
Legislature Approves Change to Driver License Issuance
Legislation passed this week lifting restrictions on issuing driver’s licenses under certain circumstances. Passage of the bill was praised by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, “Similar to ‘Driver Responsibility Fees’ of years past, the multi-year prohibition from...
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