by Liz Gullett | Nov 6, 2026 | Liz Gullett
Following Tuesday’s election, Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson began the task of setting up her administration. To communicate and share information with Michigan residents, her team set up a website. The site lists the priorities that will guide their administration:...
by Liz Gullett | Nov 3, 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. Democracy Depends on All of Us – Why are libraries a vital part of democracy? Which State Majorities Will Fall? – Why might...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 30, 2026 | Liz Gullett
This year, Michigan voters have two statewide ballot proposals they will vote on in the general election. While vastly different, both could have major impacts on the Michigan Constitution and campaign finance laws in the state. Proposal 1: Constitutional Convention...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 30, 2026 | Liz Gullett
With one week left until the General Election, 18.8% of active registered voters have cast their ballot. In Michigan, 1,392,170 ballots have been cast; of those, over 1.1 million were cast via a mail ballot. This is the first midterm statewide general election with...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 30, 2026 | Liz Gullett
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3. The Senate has scheduled session for Wednesday and Thursday, while the House has scheduled session for Thursday. Following the General Election, the House and Senate will hold leadership elections to elect...
