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Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a legal challenge regarding presenting passed legislation to the governor. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced promotions and new hires for staff within the...
Legal Challenge Over Legislation Heard
This week, the Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a legal challenge regarding presenting passed legislation to the governor. At the end of 2025, Michigan House Republicans appealed a Court of Appeals (COA) decision requiring them to present all legislation...
Executive Office Staff Updates
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced promotions and new hires for staff within the executive office. Terry Krinvic, Deputy Chief of Staff – She previously served as director of scheduling in the executive office. Prior to joining the governor’s office, she advised a...
Workplace Boundaries Proposed
Legislation aimed at strengthening labor policies in Michigan was introduced this week. Introduced by Senator Erika Geiss (D-Taylor), the bill creates the Workplace Employee Boundaries (WEB) Act. The goal is to modernize labor standards to respond to the ever-growing...
Secretary of State Details Election Firewall
Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson sent a letter to the Board of State Canvassers outlining policies and procedures of the Department of State and the Bureau of Elections to ensure a transparent and fair election process. Some have raised...
Looking Ahead to the Week of May 9 – 15, 2026
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday-Thursday session schedule. The biannual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference will be held in Lansing on Friday, May 15. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), in...
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