by Liz Gullett | May 17, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Authored by MLC intern, Satyam Sinha Bipartisan legislation creating a new Michigan Innovation Fund was considered this week by the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee. First mentioned by Governor Whitmer during her State of the State address, the...
by Liz Gullett | May 3, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Members of the Senate Republican Caucus introduced legislation this week they state will lead to economic growth in Michigan. Key Points of the proposal: Reenact Right to Work laws. Disallow Michigan from making state regulations that are stricter than federal...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 26, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI), aimed at growing the state’s defense and aerospace industries. Key Points: ODAI will build on the Michigan Defense Center, increasing awareness of...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 26, 2024 | Liz Gullett
A bipartisan plan was introduced this week seeking to combat the use of automated bots in online ticket sales in order to increase consumer protections in Michigan. Dubbed the “Taylor Swift” bill, it addresses the rising tactics employed by ticket bot operators,...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 5, 2024 | Liz Gullett
In March, the 2024 Women in the Workforce Report was released, looking at the key factors that contribute to the challenges women in the workforce face in the state. Key Points: Women who work full-time, year-round earn approximately 81 cents per dollar that men earn....