by Liz Gullett | Oct 25, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force held its first meeting on October 21 to begin the work outlined in an executive order signed earlier this year by Governor Whitmer. Key Points: The task force is housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 24, 2024 | Liz Gullett
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...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 21, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Through executive order, Governor Whitmer established a task to identify the root causes of gun violence, compile and report relevant data, maximize existing resources, solicit perspectives from diverse stakeholders, and recommend policy. “Too many Michigan families...
by Liz Gullett | Feb 16, 2024 | Liz Gullett
On February 13, a series of changes to gun laws in Michigan went into effect. The changes were passed by the legislature last March and signed into law by Governor Whitmer in April 2023. The new laws require individuals to keep unattended weapons unloaded and locked...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 13, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence would be banned from possessing, using, purchasing, or carrying a firearm in Michigan under legislation passed by the Senate. Key Points: The prohibition on a person would be in place for eight years. The bills would...
