Governor Asks for Impact of Tariffs

Governor Asks for Impact of Tariffs

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive asking state offices to investigate, calculate, and report the latest impact of tariffs on Michigan’s economy. It was issued one day before the August 1 tariff deadline set by President Trump. Executive Directive...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Bipartisan legislation restricting cell phone use in schools didn’t receive the necessary support to pass the House. Governor Whitmer announced grants to more than 60 small businesses, which are expected to...
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’s major taxes and net lottery revenue totaled $3.3 billion last month, an increase of 8.3% from June 2024, according to the latest report by the nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency. Governor Gretchen...
First-Ever Innovation Fund Awardees Announced

First-Ever Innovation Fund Awardees Announced

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the initial eight recipients of the first-ever Michigan Innovation Fund, which was signed into law earlier this year. With bipartisan support from elected officials in the legislature, the fund received a $60 million appropriation...