by Liz Gullett | Nov 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Starting next year, legislators will follow a new process for submitting Legislatively Directed Spending Items (LDSI) for inclusion in the state budget. LDSIs are commonly known as earmarks and are spending items within the state budget that direct state money to...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 21, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Michigan’s major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $4.3 billion last month, an increase of 5.9% from October 2024. Collections were $40.1 million above May’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference projections, according to the latest report by the Senate Fiscal...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 31, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Due to the lack of Federal funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning November 1, the Senate passed supplemental funding to help Michigan residents purchase food. The appropriation is meant to bridge the gap for residents who rely...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 27, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… After more than thirty years, MLC partner Brendan Ringlever shared lessons that only experience can teach. After making changes, the Senate voted 31-5 to pass legislation changing the process of including...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 24, 2025 | Liz Gullett
After making changes, the Senate voted 31-5 to pass legislation changing the process of including earmarks in the state budget. Following discussions this budget cycle, both chambers have moved legislation setting up a structure on how these items will be handled...
