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This week, the House concurred in the Senate’s changes to three House bills creating a regulatory framework for medical marijuana.  The bills will provide guidelines for dispensaries, in addition to allowing patients to use non-smokeable forms of marijuana.  The package also sets up a licensing structure, creates a tax, and gives local governments authority over […]

Following the passing of Representative Peter Pettalia (R-Presque Isle) on Monday, the House officially mourned his passing by holding a memorial for him this week.  On Tuesday, two committees were cancelled out of respect, including the House Transportation Committee, which Representative Pettalia chaired.  Additionally, the House postponed all votes during Tuesday’s session and several fundraisers […]

Through the general election on November 8, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which due to the voter base the seat could be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available, in addition to a portion of […]

Through the general election on November 8, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which due to the voter base the seat could be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available, in addition to a portion of […]

Through the general election on November 8, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which due to the voter base the seat could be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available, in addition to a portion of […]

Representative Gary Glenn (R-Midland) this week introduced a bill making changes to the state’s collective bargaining laws.  Under the legislation, a union would no longer have to represent an employee who chooses not to pay dues.  It also allows an individual who has chosen not to join a union to directly negotiate with their employer. […]

An attempt from the House Republican candidate in the 30th district to remove her Democratic candidate from the ballot this November was ended this week.  A Macomb County Judge did not agree with Diana Farrington that Michael Notte, the Democratic candidate, is ineligible to run for the office because he didn’t meet the residency requirements. […]

Through the general election on November 8, on every Tuesday and Thursday on the MLC Blog we will be highlighting races for which due to the voter base the seat could be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available, in addition to a portion of […]