by Liz Gullett | Nov 6, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist Brendan Ringlever gave a glimpse into the juggling that occurs during a typical session day. Legislation enacting Proposal 1 of 2022 was passed by the Senate. The House approved a bipartisan...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 3, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Legislation appropriating over $600 million in supplemental funding and adjustments for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years moved forward this week. Key Points: $254.2 million in funding for the state’s share of 13 university and community college capital outlay...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 27, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Jen Flood, Governor Whitmer’s deputy chief of staff, has been appointed the new State Budget Director beginning mid-November. She’s replacing Chris Harkins who is leaving state government. Jen Flood: As deputy chief of staff, she oversees legislative affairs, federal...
by Liz Gullett | Aug 4, 2023 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the $81.7 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget includes a $200 million deposit into the rainy day fund and a 5% increase in statutory revenue sharing to help counties, cities, villages, and...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 21, 2023 | Liz Gullett
On Thursday, Governor Whitmer signed the education budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget makes several large investments in education, including the highest per-pupil funding and providing free breakfast and lunch for all public school students. Higher...
