Senate Dems Announce Health Care Proposal

Senate Dems Announce Health Care Proposal

Members of the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus announced a plan that aims to increase access to affordable health care statewide. Named the “Health Care You Can Afford,” it seeks to address rising medical costs, address the costs of prescription drugs, and react to...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Tapping Into Your Team’s Circadian Rhythms – Not everyone does their best work in the morning. How can leaders respond to...
Mental Health Report Approved

Mental Health Report Approved

The House Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security voted this week to approve a new report outlining shortfalls in the state’s mental health system and providing recommendations for solutions. Last May, the subcommittee launched an investigation into...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

Below are some articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading over the past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Are You Part of the ‘Distraction Economy’? – Can the constant distractions that we face daily lead to a loss of ourselves?...
Mental Health Report Approved

Senate Passes Medical Compact Participation Bill

Following negotiations between the chambers, the Senate passed legislation to reinstate Michigan’s membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The compact is an agreement among participating states that allows qualified physicians seeking to practice...