by Liz Gullett | Jul 18, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. The ‘Threads’ App Is Filled with Deceptive Dark Design Patterns – We Spotted More Than Ten – What’s hidden behind the...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 14, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Michigan has joined 36 other states in eliminating an asset test when determining eligibility for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. The bill received bipartisan support in the legislature and Governor Whitmer signed it into law this week. Key...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 14, 2023 | Liz Gullett
CNBC named Michigan on their list of America’s Top States for Business in 2023. To develop the list, CNBC measures states on more than 86 different metrics and ten categories of competitiveness. Michigan’s rankings include: 6th for cost of doing business, up from 9th...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 7, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced the availability of $60 million in Community Center Grant program funds. Key Points: Funds may be used by municipalities and organizations to expand programming or work on capital projects. Capital project...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 7, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Whitmer signed legislation expanding the number of cities in townships that can establish land bank fast track authorities. Key Points: Under the new law, any city or township with a population greater than 50,000 can now utilize one, if they’re not located...
