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...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 5, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The universal free school meals program would be codified into law under legislation reported by the Senate Education Committee. The program provides free school breakfast and lunch to all pre-K to 12 students in Michigan. Key Points: Senate Bills 784 and 785 were...
by Liz Gullett | May 19, 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. Your Bad Habits Are Destroying Your Charging Cables – We rely heavily on the cables that charge our electronics, but how are...
by Liz Gullett | May 1, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This week, the formation of the Michigan Building Trades Caucus was announced. The bipartisan, bicameral group will focus on strengthening Michigan’s skilled trades workforce and expanding opportunities for the next generation. It will serve as a collaborative forum...
