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 her latest post, MLC lobbyist Emily Simmons made a compelling case for diving into fiction. As of last week, eight candidates have put their hats in the ring for Governor of Michigan in next year’s...
List of Gubernatorial Candidates Continues to Grow

List of Gubernatorial Candidates Continues to Grow

As of this week, eight candidates have put their hats in the ring for Governor of Michigan in next year’s election. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is serving her second term in office and can’t run for reelection due to term limits, leaving the seat wide open. Democratic...
House Committee Subpoenas Department

House Committee Subpoenas Department

The House Oversight Committee voted to authorize the issuance of a subpoena for the Michigan Department of State. It was approved on a party-line vote of 9-6, with all Republicans supporting and Democratic members opposing, except for Representative Reggie Miller...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan’s 44th superintendent of public instruction, announced that he will retire effective October 3. In Washington, D.C., Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered an address outlining her...
Chief Legal Director Named

Chief Legal Director Named

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Khyla D. Craine as the new chief legal director for the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). She’s served as deputy legal director since 2019, providing high-level legal counsel to the Secretary of State and department...