by Liz Gullett | Jun 30, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Legislation passed during the pandemic allowing for “cocktails to go” would be permanent under a bill passed by the legislature. “Cocktails to go” allows certain businesses to sell alcohol for off premises consumption. Key Points: The current law sunsets on January 1,...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 23, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent the week in France and Germany working to bring jobs, investment, and high-tech supply chains back to Michigan. Key Points: While in France, the governor met with business leaders discussing investment opportunities in Michigan for...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 16, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Michigan’s jobless rate showed another sign of economic strength, declining month-over-month in May to 3.7%, while the national rate increased. Key Points: The U.S. rate increased by three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.7%. This is the first time Michigan’s jobless...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 5, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC partner Brendan Ringlever was voted the most effective multi-client lobbyist in the biannual MIRS/EPIC-MRA Insider Survey. MLC lobbyist Tony Des Chenes shared what he wishes he knew at the beginning of...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 2, 2023 | Liz Gullett
To address the declining number of residents in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new council. Named, the “Growing Michigan Together Council,” members are tasked with advising the governor on specific policies to grow Michigan’s population. This includes...
