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Michigan mourns the passing of a member of the House Democratic Caucus from the Upper Peninsula. Governor Rick Snyder appointed Judge Kurtis T. Wilder to the Michigan Supreme Court. Michigan Justice Joan Larsen was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The Michigan Spirits Association celebrated its 50th anniversary. Governor […]

This week, Representative John Kivela (D-Marquette) unexpectedly passed away.  He was serving his third and final term in the Michigan House, representing the 109th House District in the Upper Peninsula.  Before serving in the legislature, he worked in the automotive field.  He was first elected to the Marquette City Commission in 2006 and served as […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder named Judge Kurtis T. Wilder to the Michigan Supreme Court.  Prior to this appointment, Judge Wilder served on the Michigan Court of Appeals and served as Chief Judge of the Washtenaw County Circuit Court.  Before taking the bench, Judge Wilder was in private practice.  He earned both his law and […]

This week, President Donald Trump appointed Michigan Supreme Court Justice Joan Larsen to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.  The court has jurisdiction over federal appeals from the states of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.  Justice Larsen has served on Michigan’s highest court since her appointment on September 30, 2015 by […]

On Tuesday, the Michigan Spirits Association (MSA), a MLC client, received special recognition at the State Capitol by Senator Tory Rocca (R-Sterling Heights) in honor of the MSA’s 50th Anniversary as a statewide trade association.  MSA members were presented with a Special Legislative Tribute, signed by Senator Rocca, Chairman of the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a two-bill package prohibiting pointing a directed energy device, such as a laser pointer, at a plane or train.  The package would make the offense punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.  The legislation was inspired by events throughout Michigan, […]

This week, a Partnership Agreement was signed with the state superintendent, State School Reform Office, local intermediate school districts, and local district partners, to put the lowest performing schools on a path to increase academic achievement.  Each year, schools in the bottom 5% of all public schools in the state are identified as Priority Schools […]

This week, legislation was reported by the House Workforce and Talent Development Committee that aims to improve career training in Michigan.  Under the legislation, as reported by the committee, state government would be required to share employment information to evaluate programs and improve curriculums to better prepare residents for the job market.  Current state law […]