by Liz Gullett | Mar 4, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The House Labor Committee heard testimony on the new federal rule regarding the classification of independent contractors. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of changes to members of her cabinet...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 1, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced the kickoff of a new $45 million student success initiative. This is the first-ever grant program aimed at increasing student success rates at community and tribal colleges and...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 9, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented her budget recommendations for the next fiscal year, beginning on October 1. One of the key areas of the budget is always education and this year was no exception. The governor referred to it as a “Michigan Guarantee”...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 2, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, members of the Senate Republican Caucus announced their plan aimed at improving childhood learning and supporting K-12 teachers statewide. Named the “MI Brighter Future,” it includes measures to help students gain access to additional resources and learning...
by Liz Gullett | Jan 25, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This evening, before a joint convention of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address. The governor highlighted some of the accomplishments during the past year, including rolling back the...
