by Liz Gullett | Aug 23, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced this week that applications are open for PitchMI, a statewide shark tank style pitch competition. Through the competition, Michigan’s Growth Office will invest $100,000 in one innovative solution that transforms the way residents...
by Liz Gullett | Aug 1, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC) launched their latest policy recommendations, which seek to remove barriers for Black families and communities and build a more inclusive Michigan. The 2024 report includes eight policy recommendations centered...
by Liz Gullett | Aug 1, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the legislature’s use of adopt and amend on a ballot proposal increasing the minimum wage and earned sick time laws in 2018 was unconstitutional. The disagreement over the constitutionality of the adopt and amend...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 30, 2024 | 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 10 Best Films for Our Current Political Moment – Here are some options if you’re looking for political movies to...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 26, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist traveled to Europe for a five-day investment mission, focusing on capitalizing on Michigan’s leadership in the defense and aerospace sectors. He was joined by leaders and staff from the Michigan Economic Development...