by Liz Gullett | Feb 27, 2026 | Liz Gullett
On Wednesday evening, Governor Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address, outlining several policy proposals for the coming year. As in typical fashion, members of the opposite political party made public responses following the address. Medical Debt: The...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 27, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Michigan’s 2025 four-year graduation rate improved to the highest level since the state adopted the federal formula for calculating the rate in 2008, according to the latest data released by the Michigan Department of Education. Data Points: The rate increased to just...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 13, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation banning cellphones in classrooms across the state. She first called for these reforms in her 2025 State of the State Address, and the legislature has since worked in a bipartisan and bicameral manner to...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 9, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Get to know MLC President Tim Ward in our “Beyond the Bio” feature. A spotlight on Representative Curt VanderWall, chair of the House Health Policy Committee. A special primary election was held in...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Michigan Reconnect, the state’s tuition-free community college program for adults. According to Governor Whitmer, the milestone highlights the program’s proven impact in helping adult learners return to college, gain skills for...
