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...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 2, 2023 | Liz Gullett
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,...
