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Dennis Olshove has been reappointed to serve on the Liquor Control Commission through June 12, 2026. Currently he is the administrative commissioner and has served on the commission since 2012. Prior to his appointment on the commission, Mr. Olshove was a state senator, state representative, and a Macomb County commissioner. The Commission is responsible for […]

This August, Michigan residents will vote on a number of primary candidates including governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and all state house and senate seats. However, as compared to 2018 when the last gubernatorial election was held, a larger number of vote will be cast via absentee ballot. The secretary of state’s office released […]

Michigan’s food and agriculture businesses would be further empowered to export their products under legislation signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The new laws allow the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to certify the quality of agricultural products manufactured in Michigan and issue certificates of free sale, which shows a product is […]

Modeled after the 2019 Thriving Cities Tour, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist made the first stop in a statewide tour highlighting the needs of older residents. For the next few months, he will be visiting with seniors in communities throughout the state, utilizing the time to have discussions on the needs of senior residents and informing […]

The House and Senate are continuing their summer recess and neither session nor committees are scheduled.

Through the primary election on August 2 on the MLC Blog we will highlight races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 92nd House District is located in mid-Michigan and includes Isabella County and portions of Gratiot […]

Through the primary election on August 2 on the MLC Blog we will highlight races for which the primary is the key race due to the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available. District Overview The 88th House District is located in west Michigan and includes portions of Muskegon and Ottawa […]

Almost 10 years ago, the Honorable Steven Rhodes of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District declared Detroit eligible for bankruptcy relief.  Although this message was met with a myriad of feelings by Detroiters and Southeast Michiganders, we can all agree that this declaration has shaped Detroit to be the force it is currently. […]