by Liz Gullett | Jun 5, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the 2026 Poverty Task Force Report this week, highlighting the scope of poverty’s impact across Michigan and providing recommendations to lift people out of poverty. Additionally, the report details how to best connect families...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 2, 2026 | Liz Gullett
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. Life’s Work: An Interview with José Andrés – Learn about the chef’s journey through his professional life and the lessons...
by Liz Gullett | May 29, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Unrest overseas and supply disruptions will continue to increase the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel, according to the latest report by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The assessment of Michigan’s energy baseline is conducted twice per year to raise...
by Liz Gullett | May 29, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill appropriating $152 million in funding to upgrade the runways and infrastructure at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Signing the bill prior to the June 1 deadline unlocked $792 million in federal...
by Liz Gullett | May 22, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The House voted along near party lines to pass major reforms to various taxes in Michigan. Nicknamed HELP US (House Effectively Lowering Property Taxes and Utility Payments), the sponsors state their plan will cut nearly $5 billion in property taxes and reduce utility...
