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On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new statewide strategy to ensure Michigan remains the global leader in the future of mobility. The MI Future Mobility Plan maps out a comprehensive strategy that addresses future mobility challenges by growing the mobility workforce, providing more accessible transportation infrastructure and developing innovative mobility policies.  Developed by the governor’s […]

Through the general election on November 8th, 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 32nd Senate District includes Benzie, Mason, and Oceana Counties and portions of Manistee and Muskegon […]

Through the general election on November 8th, 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 This west Michigan district includes portions of Kent and Ottawa Counties, part of Grand Rapids, among […]

An overview of the 14th Senate District race in Jackson and Washtenaw Counties. A look at the race for the 29th Senate District in west Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three executive directives to ensure Michigan takes advantage of tax credits and other opportunities in the recently passed federal Inflation Reduction Act. To ensure all […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three executive directives to ensure Michigan takes advantage of tax credits and other opportunities in the recently passed federal Inflation Reduction Act. The first directive ensures businesses are positioned to take full advantage of the act to lower the cost of doing business. Provisions include directing departments to identify […]

To ensure all residents have access to affordable housing across Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive establishing the Statewide Housing Partnership. Housed within the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), the partnership will develop a strategy to implement Michigan’s Statewide Housing Plan, which seeks to build more affordable housing, lowers costs, and addresses […]

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the state $6.8 million in grant funding to make it easier for workers in underserved communities to access jobless benefits. This includes workers who have historically had difficulties applying for benefits, rural and urban areas where residents have limited internet access, and those with language barriers. The grant […]

A bipartisan package was introduced in the Senate seeking to increase access to affordable housing for Michigan residents. The legislation would update the Brownfield Redevelopment Finance Act to include “housing assistance” or “housing development” and give local governments some flexibility when considering redevelopment projects if they focus on improving access to affordable family housing. The […]