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...
Recreation Development Projects Approved

Recreation Development Projects Approved

Governor Whitmer signed legislation authorizing $23.3 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants. Key Points: 45 projects and land purchases recommended by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board will receive funding. This includes $15 million in...
Michigan Enters Agreement with Ontario

Michigan Enters Agreement with Ontario

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed a new economic agreement aimed at building on the longstanding economic relationship. The new partnership aims to increase trade, attract investment, and encourage job creation in both jurisdictions. Key...
Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low

Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low

For only the third time since the 1970s, Michigan’s unemployment rate last month dropped below 4%. The June 2023 rate declined by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.6%. Key Points: The June rate was the lowest it’s been in 23 years. The labor force grew by 23,000 in...