Senate Passes Election Misrepresentation Bill

Senate Passes Election Misrepresentation Bill

Knowingly making a false statement or misrepresentation on an election could be punishable under legislation passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bill 533 was introduced by Senator Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford). An individual making a false statement,...
Michigan Ranked High in Young Voter Turnout

Michigan Ranked High in Young Voter Turnout

During the 2024 election, the increase in young voter turnout in Michigan was the highest in the nation. Additionally, Michigan ranked third in the nation for overall young voter turnout, according to a recent study by the Center for Information and Research on Civic...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. ‘Made in the USA’ Is A Struggling Brand – What’s behind consumers’ decline in buying goods made in America? The Key Ingredients...
Ranked Choice Voting Ban Passes

Ranked Choice Voting Ban Passes

The House passed legislation this week that would ban ranked choice voting in Michigan. Key Points: House Bill 4707 was introduced by Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville). Under ranked choice voting, the voter ranks candidates in order of preference. If no one...
Lawsuit Filed Over Open Senate Seat

Lawsuit Filed Over Open Senate Seat

A lawsuit was filed against Governor Gretchen Whitmer because she hasn’t called for a special election in the 35th Michigan Senate District. The seat was left open after former Democratic Michigan Senator and now U.S. Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet resigned in...