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Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Trump this week requesting that he fully fund the Michigan National Guard forces during their COVID-19 response through December 31, 2020. Last week, the president decided to fund Guard activities at 75%, except for Florida, Texas, Arizona, Connecticut, and California. Last week, President Trump authorized the use […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Matt Sowash explored the impact the pandemic is having on voter participation. Last Tuesday’s primary election in Michigan set a new record for the number of ballots cast. Governor Gretchen Whitmer created a new council that will act in an advisory capacity to the governor and develop, review, […]

As Michigan begins the shift back towards pre-pandemic life, the business community has been voicing concerns over the lack of legal protections they have while COVID-19 is still present. In response, the legislature is taking steps to learn more about the situation. The House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Economic and Small Business Committee have […]

In order to reinforce Governor Whitmer’s two most recent executive orders, the Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order, which allows for civil fines of up to $1,000 and referral to licensing agencies for violations. The Emergency Order requires that everyone must comply with the procedures and restrictions outlined in the following […]

Prior to four months ago, most people had little knowledge about supply chains. Today, we hear these words on a daily basis. For most, the supply chain is getting something from the grocery store to their home, but it is far more complex than that.  In the past, we have seen multiple examples of struggling […]

This week the House passed legislation aimed at providing flexibility for schools as they prepare for the new school year. The plan allows for school districts and local health departments to work together to develop health and safety standards that are best for their area. This includes the choice for continued distance learning or in-person […]

In an effort to help small businesses keep customers and employees safe, the state has launched a grant program to help offset extra costs incurred during the pandemic. The Michigan COVID-19 Safety Grant Program will provide matching funds of up to $10,000 to help small business decrease the risk of COVID-19 spread through safety and […]

The Department of Treasury issued a revenue administrative bulletin this week addressing the application of the sales and use tax industrial processing exemption to personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment used to prevent the spread of COVID-19. PPE equipment is eligible for the industrial processing exemption if it meets all of the below criteria: […]