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MLC lobbyist Tony Des Chenes shared tips on successful online meetings. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the Protect Michigan Commission. Some of the state’s top officials provided an update on the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine the state anticipates receive in the coming weeks. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the Protect Michigan Commission. Created by Executive Order 2020-193, the new commission is housed within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and will help raise awareness of the safety and effectiveness of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, educate residents, and help protect the health and safety of […]

This week, three of the state’s top officials provided an update on the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine the state anticipates receive in the coming weeks. The state’s Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun provided an update on the health aspect, including outlining the state’s goal of 70% of Michigan adults being vaccinated by the end of […]

This week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Facebook, alleging the company illegally stifles competition to protect its power. The lawsuit alleges that, over the last decade, Facebook illegally acquired threatening competitors and cut services to smaller competitors, depriving users from the benefits […]

Businesses that require social gatherings for customers and have experienced disrupted operations due to COVID-19 epidemic orders now have additional time to make their December sales, use, and withholding tax monthly payment. Effective immediately, they can postpone filing and payment requirements until January 20, 2021 and the Michigan Treasury Department will waive all penalties and […]

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

2020 has presented many challenges, especially for those trying to develop new business opportunities.  Face-to-face meetings have been replaced with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other online services.  This has changed how we “pitch” to perspective clients.  For some, it was a seamless transition, for others it has been a nightmare. Here are a few steps […]

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. As Americans Avoid Flying, Airport Shops Face Economic Disaster – When travelers fly less it isn’t only the airlines whose bottom lines are hurt. The 7 […]