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....
House Approves Energy Permitting Change

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...
House Approves Energy Permitting Change

Energy Permitting Change Moves

Legislation reversing course on a law enacted last session, moving energy permitting authority back to township boards, was reported by the House Energy Committee this week. Background: In 2023, the legislature passed, and Governor Whitmer signed, legislation giving...
Testimony Given on Nuclear Energy Generation

Testimony Given on Nuclear Energy Generation

This week, the House Energy Committee heard testimony on a bipartisan package seeking to encourage nuclear energy generation in Michigan. Key Points: House Bills 4124 – 4129 were introduced by Representatives Pauline Wendzel (R-Watervliet), Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park),...