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...
Committee Moves Voting Reforms

Committee Moves Voting Reforms

On a party-line vote, the House Elections Integrity Committee reported a proposal that would require a resident to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote, among other changes. Key Points: HJR B was introduced by Representative Bryan Posthumus (R-Rockford)....
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Testimony was given in the House Finance Committee on legislation requiring that a detailed report be mailed annually to every taxpayer, outlining the state’s revenues and distribution. The House Energy...
Department Removing Inactive Voters

Department Removing Inactive Voters

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced this week that more than 318,000 inactive voter registrations are slated to be removed from Michigan’s voter rolls next month. Once canceled, the total number of out-of-date registrations removed under Benson’s...
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 his latest post, MLC lobbyist Brendan Ringlever talked about reading for pleasure and why he personally relates to spy novels! Before a joint convention of the legislature, Governor Whitmer delivered her...