Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an executive order reorganizing boards, councils, and committees, to cut red tape and streamline government. A new report shows Michigan continues to be a national leader...
Governor Seeking to Streamline Government

Governor Seeking to Streamline Government

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she will sign an executive order reorganizing boards, councils, and committees, to cut red tape and streamline government. The order will work to minimize overlap and redundancy in 26 of the more than 250 current boards....
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 May 2023, Michigan’s unemployment rate remained stable at 3.9% for the fourth consecutive month, while the national unemployment rate rose by 0.1% to 4.0%. Governor Whitmer established a task to identify...
Governor Travels to Washington D.C.

Governor Travels to Washington D.C.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Washington D.C. this week meeting with officials in the Biden administration to pitch Michigan for additional investment in economic and workforce development, innovation, and cross-border cooperation. The State of Michigan has already...
Changes to Renaissance Zones Signed Into Law

Changes to Renaissance Zones Signed Into Law

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to streamline Renaissance Zones, a state program that incentivizes job growth and investment in areas of the state that need more of both. This change aims to cut red tape and incentivize more businesses...