by Liz Gullett | Oct 2, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed October as Michigan College Month in Michigan, which is a statewide effort to raise awareness for high school seniors to complete college applications. During the month, many colleges and universities waive application fees. During...
by Liz Gullett | Sep 15, 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. Why Wait? Business Grads Buying Firms to Install Themselves as CEO – Why is entrepreneurship the answer for some recent...
by Liz Gullett | Sep 4, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The state is identifying research that can help strengthen postsecondary education and advance the state’s goal of having 60% of working-age adults earn a postsecondary credential or skills certificate by 2030. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education,...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 24, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the 2027 Fiscal Year budget, providing appropriations for the next fiscal year beginning on October 1. General Omnibus Budget: It completely rolls back the retirement tax, saving seniors an average of $1,000 per year. $532...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 12, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Members of the House Democratic Caucus introduced a package of bills aiming to make higher education more affordable and incentivize graduates to stay and work in Michigan. Studies show that between 30%-40% of students who graduate from Michigan colleges leave the...
