Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Is Your State Making School Zones More Dangerous? – Why are some states looking to ban cameras that catch drivers speeding in...
Medical Debt Protection Act Considered

Medical Debt Protection Act Considered

This week, the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee heard testimony on bipartisan legislation creating protections for those with medical debt. In Michigan alone, approximately 700,000 people have medical debt, while the number nationwide grows...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Governor Gretchen Whitmer undertook an investment mission to Switzerland, seeking to strengthen Michigan’s global partnerships to attract new investment. Representative Cam Cavitt announced his plan to...
Governor On Investment Mission to Switzerland

Governor On Investment Mission to Switzerland

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is currently on an investment mission to Switzerland, seeking to strengthen Michigan’s global partnerships to attract new investment. Additionally, the mission aims to position the state as a premier destination in advanced manufacturing,...
Housing Tax Credit Extension Proposed

Housing Tax Credit Extension Proposed

Representative Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan) announced his plan to continue an affordable housing credit program, which was first passed into law in 2022. Key Points: Signed into law in 2022, the Residential Housing Facilities Act and the Attaining Housing Facilities Act...