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The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced a new collaborative effort to spark a ‘recycling and recovery’ economy. NextCycle Michigan is the largest collaborative effort in Michigan’s history of this nature.  The goal is to fund infrastructure investment to promote the development of markets for recycled materials and recycled products. “The NextCycle […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. On Thursday, April 29, Robert Gordon, former director of the Department of Health and Human Services, will appear remotely before the House Oversight Committee.

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 Rice of the Sea: How a Tiny Grain Could Change the Way Humanity Eats – Could seagrass transform the way we eat? In Some States, […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Michael Griffie shared how he approaches the defining moments in his life and uses them to grow into a better, stronger person. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced her funding priorities as the state readies for more than $18 billion in federal funding available through the American Rescue Plan Act. […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced her funding priorities as the state readies for more than $18 billion in federal funding available through the American Rescue Plan Act. Of that funding, state government is expected to receive $5.7 billion, local governments are set to receive $4.4 billion, and $3.9 billion will be directed to K-12 schools. The […]

The Department of Labor and Economic Growth announced the recipients of grants totaling $2 million to provide underrepresented young adults with an introduction to the work world. This includes virtual career exploration and preparation activities, job skills, and earned income. The Young Professionals grants have been awarded to 16 Michigan Works! agencies, with awards ranging […]

Under a package of bills reported by the House Elections and Ethics Committee this week, Michigan’s primary election would move from August to June. The legislation also moves May school elections to the same date in June, consolidating the two elections. The combined elections would take place on the third Tuesday in June, beginning in […]

The Senate Democratic Caucus announced the members who will be leading the caucus’ campaign team in 2022. Senator Adam Hollier (D-Detroit) and Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) will serve as co-chairs of the team. Serving as finance co-chairs will be Senator Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Senator Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit). All 38 seats in the Senate […]