by Liz Gullett | Dec 15, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… In an extremely rare move, the House Appropriations Committee voted to cancel almost $645 million in ongoing funding to various work projects throughout state government. Michigan House Republicans are...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 12, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Suzanna Shkreli announced her resignation as Michigan Lottery Commissioner in order to run in the open Michigan Secretary of State election in 2026. Following the announcement, Governor Gretchen Whitmer named Joe Froehlich as acting commissioner. Mr. Froehlich: He...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 5, 2025 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments to several boards and commissions, including the Dual Enrollment Task Force. Appointments: Brandy Johnson – President of the Michigan Community College Association (an MLC client). She previously worked...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 24, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Shaquila Myers was named to the Michigan Public Service Commission this week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She is appointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing July 21, 2025, and expiring July 2, 2031. Ms. Myers succeeds Alessandra Carreon, whose term...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 24, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Former Michigan Public Service Commissioner Alessandra Carreon was named the chief climate officer at the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). In the role, she will lead EGLE’s Office of Climate Energy, which works to bring environmental...