Economic Development Package Proposed

Legislation seeking to modernize and transform Michigan’s largest economic development tool was introduced this week. The proposal transforms the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund into the Make It In Michigan Fund, a community-based approach to...
Governor on Oversees Mission

Governor on Oversees Mission

Governor Whitmer is on a seven-day economic investment mission in Japan. While there, she is focusing on securing investments in key industries like mobility, automotive, and advanced manufacturing. Key Points: The governor will meet with company and government...
Growing Michigan Council Starts Field Meetings

Growing Michigan Council Starts Field Meetings

The Growing Michigan Together Council Jobs, Talent, and Economy workgroup kicked off its field meetings this week in Traverse City. The field hearing allows experts to answer questions and share data, policy solutions and lessons learned. The workgroups will share...
Governor Calls For 100% Clean Energy, Paid Leave

Governor Calls For 100% Clean Energy, Paid Leave

Today, following remarks from Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Governor Gretchen Whitmer laid out her legislative priorities for the fall. Highlighting the theme of, “Make it in Michigan” ensuring anyone and everyone has a chance at success....
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some of the articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. You Should Learn Two Languages at Once – Here are some tips to help you learn another language. The U.S. Model for College...