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The annual Tulip Time Festival is marking its 89th anniversary this year. How did the tradition get its start in Michigan? A look at the Republican primary race for the US Senate seat currently held by Senator Debbie Stabenow. The race to lead Michigan; who are the Democratic and Republican candidates in the primary races […]

This week, the Michigan House of Representatives approved a plan that aims to improve school safety statewide. “In recent months, the desire to take a hard look at where safety upgrades can occur in schools has been a top priority for Michigan leaders. This is a great example of Democrats and Republicans working together to […]

This week, State Superintendent Brian Whiston passed away after a battle with cancer. He was appointed to the role by the State Board of Education in April 2015 and under his leadership, the Department of Education set a goal to make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years. Prior to his role as […]

Governor Rick Snyder and Talent and Economic Development Director Roger Curtis met with U.P. educators and business leaders in Marquette to discuss the Marshall Plan for Talent. Business, K-12, and higher education participants joined together to discuss needs, potential barriers, and partnerships necessary to help form consortiums that will allow them to apply for Marshall […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. The biannual Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference is being held on Wednesday, May 16 in Lansing. That afternoon, we will have a full recap on the MLC Blog.

Through the primary election on August 7, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. Commentary Senator Debbie Stabenow will be running for a 4th term in […]

Through the primary election on August 7, every week on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting key primary races.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. This year’s gubernatorial race is shaping up to be an interesting one. First, after serving two-terms, Governor Rick Snyder can’t run again due to term limits, […]

This year marks the 89th anniversary of a Michigan tradition, the Tulip Time Festival. In 1927 a Holland biology teacher, Lida Rogers, petitioned the city council to adopt the tulip as Holland’s official flower because of the city’s Dutch heritage. She also pushed the city to hold an annual festival to display the early-spring blooms. […]