Senate Republicans Introduce Energy Package

Senate Republicans Introduce Energy Package

The Senate Republican caucus introduced a six-bill package aimed at restoring local control and lowering costs for Michigan residents. The proposal would: Repeal the 100% alternative energy requirement signed into law in 2023. Restore local zoning authority for...
Looking Ahead to the Week of May 24 – 30, 2025

Looking Ahead to the Week of May 24 – 30, 2025

In observance of Memorial Day, MLC will be closed on Monday, May 26. The Senate is scheduled to hold session on Wednesday and Thursday, while the House has not scheduled session next week. The annual Detroit Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference will be held on the...
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. When You’re Overloaded – and Delegating Isn’t an Option – Here are three strategies to help assess when your workload is overloaded....
Senate Republicans Introduce Energy Package

House Approves Energy Permitting Change

Legislation reversing course on a law enacted last session, moving permitting authority for large-scale energy siting projects back to township boards, was approved by the Michigan House of Representatives this week. Background: In 2023, the legislature passed, and...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bipartisan proposal aimed at supporting public safety and reducing violence statewide. Legislation reversing course on a law enacted last session, moving energy...