Michigan Officials Appointed to Federal Committee

Michigan Officials Appointed to Federal Committee

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist and his designee, Michigan’s Chief Connectivity Officer, Eric Frederick, were appointed as members of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC).  Additionally, Lt. Governor Gilchrist was...
Five Things We’re Reading

Five Things We’re Reading

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. America’s Election Chiefs Are Worried AI Is Coming for Them – Could the impersonation of an election official be the next...
Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The House Labor Committee heard testimony on the new federal rule regarding the classification of independent contractors. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of changes to members of her cabinet...
Public Transit Caucus Launched

Public Transit Caucus Launched

Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and Representative Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) formed the bipartisan, bicameral Public Transit Caucus with the goal of improving Michigan’s transit infrastructure. Key Points: The first meeting of the caucus was held on...
Clean Water Grants Announced

Clean Water Grants Announced

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced $67.1 million in MI Clean Water grants to help communities upgrade water infrastructure, protect health, and the environment. The grants are available through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and...