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On Thursday, the Senate passed nearly $2 billion in supplemental funding to aid in the state’s response to the ongoing pandemic. Appropriations include: $110 million for vaccine distribution $150 million to increase pay for direct care workers $185 million for testing $283 million in emergency rental assistance Additionally, the legislation appropriates funding to help schools’ […]

This week, members of the House Democratic and Republican Caucuses introduced legislation aiming to improve the quality of health care, while making it more affordable and accessible. The plan focuses on three main goals: lowering the cost of prescription medicine, increasing access to care, and improving the standard of care. Some of the specifics within […]

This week, House and Senate Democratic members unveiled the Hardworking Michiganders Recovery Plan, which aims to help families and ensure no worker is left behind during the ongoing pandemic. Specifics within the plan, include: Increases the weekly maximum for unemployment benefits from $362 to $593, and one year later restores indexing this figure to 58% […]

Five members of the Senate Democratic Caucus introduced legislation to help ensure essential workers can access workers’ compensation benefits. Specifics of the reforms include: Presuming essential workers who test positive for COVID-19, without knowing their time of infection, contracted the virus during their employment and therefore eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Encourages collaboration among Michigan […]

This past Saturday, the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) virtually held their State Spring Convention, electing party leadership and officers. Lavora Barnes was unopposed for MDP Chair and thus was reelected for her second two-year term. Prior to serving as party chair, she was the Chief Operating Officer for the MDP. Additional leadership includes: 1st Vice-Chair: […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule.

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 Most Likely Timeline for Life to Return to Normal – Throughout the next year, how will people move towards normalcy? What Happens When Cryptocurrencies Earn […]

MLC lobbyist Craig Ryan shared why you should set SMART goals, instead of resolutions. A statewide audit of elections results affirmed Michigan’s vote-counting machines are accurate and President Joe Biden won the state’s November 3, 2020 presidential election. The House Elections and Ethics Committee heard testimony this week on legislation that would change lame duck […]