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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has named Susan Corbin as acting director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) effective immediately. She will replace Jeff Donofrio who is leaving the department but will serve in an advisory capacity for a short period to facilitate a smooth transition. Ms. Corbin had served in state government for […]

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has been awarded $17 million in a U.S. Department of Education competitive grant to respond to the economic impact of COVID-19. The funds will help Michigan jobseekers make the jump from education and training to employment by delivering short- and mid-term customized training solutions. LEO will utilize […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation codifying part of her executive orders expanding unemployment benefits. The new laws extend unemployment benefits for Michigan workers who have lost work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic from 20 to 26 weeks until the end of the year. Governor Whitmer also called on the Legislature to […]

The House is scheduled to hold session on Wednesday, October 28.

Through the general election on November 3, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 25th House District is located in Macomb County and includes portions of Sterling Heights and […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Craig Ryan shared what a 61-year-old potato farmer can teach us about looking at alternatives in order to get better results. A look at the 23rd House District race in Wayne County. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill package reforming the state’s criminal expungement laws. Secretary of […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill package reforming the state’s criminal expungement laws. Under the new laws, a person can have a marijuana offense set aside if it would not have been a crime if committed after December 6, 2018 when recreational marijuana use by adults became legal in Michigan. Additionally, it […]

Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued direction to local election clerks statewide clarifying that the open carry of firearms on Election Day in polling places, clerk’s offices, and absent voter counting boards is prohibited on November 3. Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan State Police Director Col. Joe Gasper are working with the Secretary […]