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. World Cup History Will Be Made on This Grass. These Scientists Have Spent Decades Perfecting It – How have scientists worked...
Senate Passes Voting Rights Act

Senate Passes Voting Rights Act

This week, along party lines, the Michigan Senate passed a package of bills establishing the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA), which aims to establish state-level voting protections. Key Points: Senate Bills 961 – 964 were introduced by Senators Darrin Camilleri...
Elections Reforms Announced

Elections Reforms Announced

Constitutional amendments were announced in the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives, aiming to reduce the impact of partisanship in the nominating process. Statewide Offices: It would amend the process for nominating candidates for attorney general and...
Senate Committee Reports Voting Rights Act

Senate Committee Reports Voting Rights Act

The Senate Elections and Ethics Committee reported a bill package creating the Michigan Voting Rights Act in Michigan. Supporters of the legislation state that it will establish state-level protections, ensuring Michigan voters have the right to free, fair, and...
Secretary of State Details Election Firewall

Secretary of State Details Election Firewall

Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson sent a letter to the Board of State Canvassers outlining policies and procedures of the Department of State and the Bureau of Elections to ensure a transparent and fair election process. Some have raised...