Economic Strategy Unveiled

A comprehensive economic strategy to keep winning projects, invest in Pre-K through secondary, and revitalize places in every region of the state was announced. The ‘Make it in Michigan’ strategy was detailed by Governor Whitmer and legislative leaders as a unified,...
Governor Takes Action on Student Loans

Governor Takes Action on Student Loans

In anticipation of a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive, which may result in Michigan becoming a student loan originator. Key Points: Departments are directed to assess the costs and benefits of the state...
Michigan and Australia Seek Collaboration

Michigan and Australia Seek Collaboration

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australian Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government to reaffirm commitment to collaboration in the auto industry, future mobility, and...
Revenue Projections Revised Down

Revenue Projections Revised Down

Legislators will have roughly $1.5 billion less revenue to appropriate during the budget process for the 2024 Fiscal year. Principals from the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies and administration met for the biannual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. After...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

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. Is Your Remote Job Making You Lonely? – How has the pandemic impacted our social connections? The Benefits of ‘Deep Time...