Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan’s 44th superintendent of public instruction, announced that he will retire effective October 3. In Washington, D.C., Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered an address outlining her...
House Moves Infrastructure Funding Package

House Moves Infrastructure Funding Package

The House of Representatives passed legislation providing an additional $3.1 billion for roads and bridges throughout Michigan. All experts agree that Michigan needs a significant influx of annual spending on infrastructure, but over the past several years, questions...
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. Who Are You as a Leader? – How can you create an identity at work that will help your leadership and overall well-being? The Moments...
House Moves Infrastructure Funding Package

Governor Announces Road Funding Plan

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $3 billion plan to fix local roads, boost transit, improve safety on the roads, and reduce the cost of vehicle repairs for drivers. Named the “Mi Road Ahead” plan, it aims to infuse much needed additional spending into...
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. Research: What Explains the “Vibecession”? – While numbers point to a better economy, Americans feel anything but happy about it. What...