Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Legislation requiring the public posting of enhancement grant funds was unanimously passed by the House. Representative James DeSana introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The...
Articles of Impeachment Introduced

Articles of Impeachment Introduced

Representative James DeSana (R-Carleton) introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. House Resolution 118 contains three Articles of Impeachment against the Secretary, alleging violation of state and federal laws. The following allegations...
Financial Reporting Deadline Moved

Financial Reporting Deadline Moved

Bipartisan legislation was passed this week extending the deadline for legislators, the attorney general, and the secretary of state to file required financial disclosures from May 15 to June 13. There have been several issues with the website created to accept the...
Chief Legal Director Named

Chief Legal Director Named

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Khyla D. Craine as the new chief legal director for the Michigan Department of State (MDOS). She’s served as deputy legal director since 2019, providing high-level legal counsel to the Secretary of State and department...
Articles of Impeachment Introduced

Campaign Finance Reforms Move

Legislation giving the Department of State an additional tool against those they believe violate campaign finance laws passed the House this week. Key Points: House Bill 5583 was introduced by Representative Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn). The legislation allows a person to...