House Passes Changes to Youth Employment

House Passes Changes to Youth Employment

The House of Representatives voted this week to make changes to youth employment rules in Michigan, most notably the permits currently required to have a job. Currently, a minor under the age of 16 must get a work permit from their school district, public school...
Gas Tax Holiday Proposed

Gas Tax Holiday Proposed

Legislation was introduced this week addressing the high cost of gas in Michigan. Moreover, this would address high prices at the pump in perpetuity. According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Michigan is $4.0860, while the national average is $3.8470....
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. ‘A Hidden Blood Pump’: How Chewing More Boosts Your Brain – What are the health benefits, and potential benefits to the US...
Senate Passes Housing Affordability Proposal

Senate Passes Housing Affordability Proposal

This week, the Michigan Senate passed a bill increasing avenues for affordable housing through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Specifically, it would expand eligibility for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Program to include...
Medical Debt Forgiveness Passes

Medical Debt Forgiveness Passes

The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation addressing the growing problem of medical debt in Michigan. Key Points: House Bills 6071-6073 were introduced by Representatives Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson), Steve Frisbie (R-Pennfield Twp.), and Karl Bohnak...