Senate Passes Kindergarten Requirement

Senate Passes Kindergarten Requirement

Michigan’s young residents would be required to attend kindergarten under legislation passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bill 285 was sponsored by Senator Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia). A child must be enrolled in kindergarten at the age of five. A...
New Task Force to Support Low-Income Students

New Task Force to Support Low-Income Students

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has assembled a task force to understand how insecurity with basic needs is affecting college students and what actions position students for success. Key Points: The task force will...
Workforce Plan Announced

Workforce Plan Announced

Michigan is laying out its vision to create jobs and support workers and employers in the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan. Approved by the Michigan Workforce Development Board, the roadmap lays out strategies and data-driven actions needed to build on Michigan’s...
Senate Passes Kindergarten Requirement

Leadership Additions at MiLEAP Announced

Michelle Richard, Acting Director at the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced three new members of the department’s leadership team. New team members: Emily Laidlaw, Deputy Director of Early Education – She...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… In his latest post, MLC lobbyist Tony Des Chenes shared why he’s focusing on building personal relationships this year and how that will help his professional life. Governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled to...