House Moves to Protect Election Workers

House Moves to Protect Election Workers

A two-bill package making it illegal to intimidate an election official or prevent an official from performing their job was reported by the House Elections Committee this week. Key Points: The legislation was introduced by Representative Kara Hope (D-Holt). An...
Department of State Leadership Change

Department of State Leadership Change

Christina Anderson was named chief of staff for the Michigan Department of State by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Key Points: Anderson will begin her new role on October 2. She is currently deputy commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. Prior to...
Governor Calls For 100% Clean Energy, Paid Leave

Governor Calls For 100% Clean Energy, Paid Leave

Today, following remarks from Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Governor Gretchen Whitmer laid out her legislative priorities for the fall. Highlighting the theme of, “Make it in Michigan” ensuring anyone and everyone has a chance at success....
August 8th Primary Election

August 8th Primary Election

Jurisdictions in 49 Michigan counties held elections on August 8th; the polls were open for in-person voting in every jurisdiction. Key Points: Items on the ballots were millage, public school bond proposals, the City of South Haven primary mayoral election, and city...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Michigan Is Set to Better Track Native American Student Achievement – Michigan’s most recent budget includes a requirement...