by Liz Gullett | Jun 13, 2025 | Liz Gullett
This week, the House began voting on budgets for the upcoming fiscal year starting on October 1. The chamber focused on education-related budgets, as schools, colleges, and universities need to set their budgets before the new school year begins at the end of the...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 13, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Three members of the Senate Republican caucus introduced legislation this week that they state will shift the focus to student achievement and improve outcomes. Many of the provisions seek to reinstate laws that were repealed in recent years. Key Points: Senate Bills...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 13, 2025 | Liz Gullett
This week, the State Board of Education selected a company to lead the search for Michigan’s next State Superintendent and set a deadline for a formal appointment on September 9. Background: In April, State Superintendent Dr. Michigan Rice announced he is retiring on...
by Liz Gullett | May 30, 2025 | Liz Gullett
In keeping with tradition, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered the keynote address at this year’s Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference. The theme of the address was “We can do hard things,” highlighting both past successes and challenges that remain. Key Points:...
by Liz Gullett | May 12, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Mostly on a party-line vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee reported over a dozen state budget bills. Legislation requiring all school districts statewide to introduce cell phone policies was passed by...
