by Liz Gullett | Oct 18, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Senate passed legislation aimed at enhancing protections for vulnerable adults and addressing growing concerns of elder abuse and exploitation. According to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, more than 73,000 older adults in Michigan are victims of elder...
by Liz Gullett | Sep 17, 2024 | Liz Gullett
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. Civilian Drone ‘Incursions’ Are Disrupting Wildland Firefighting Operations – Time is of the essence when fighting forest fires, how...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 30, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. The 10 Best Films for Our Current Political Moment – Here are some options if you’re looking for political movies to...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 28, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Legislation that would transition Michigan from the federally managed health insurance marketplace to a State-Based Exchange (SBE) was passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bills 633 – 638 were sponsored by Senators Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores),...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 7, 2024 | Liz Gullett
In response to the youth mental health crisis, Michigan is joining forces with ten other states and private industries to recruit, train, and deploy the nation’s first Youth Mental Health Corps to help young people access resources. Background: Michigan has a high...