Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Established

Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Established

Through executive order, Governor Whitmer established a task to identify the root causes of gun violence, compile and report relevant data, maximize existing resources, solicit perspectives from diverse stakeholders, and recommend policy. “Too many Michigan families...
Senators Propose Safer Michigan Act

Senators Propose Safer Michigan Act

Bipartisan legislation establishing Productivity Credits for incarcerated individuals was introduced this week. At least 35 other states provide similar opportunities for people in prison to earn credits. The programs are said to reduce recidivism by 14.8% on average....
Senators Propose Safer Michigan Act

Governor Makes Judicial Appointments

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two circuit court judicial appointments following the resignations of Judge Elwood L. Brown in the 31st Circuit Court and Judge Michael P. Hatty in the 44th Circuit Court. 31st Circuit Court, Probate – St. Clair County Jennifer...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Michigan laid out its vision to create jobs and support workers and employers in the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan. The plan aims to address key workforce challenges, including a lack of skilled talent...