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MLC lobbyist Craig Ryan put together a budget document outlining the estimated dates for each step in the process of completing the upcoming fiscal year state budget. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees reported budgets bills as the legislature continues to work to complete budgets for the upcoming 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. Legislation that would exempt […]

House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees began reporting the budget bills within their purview. House Speaker Jason Wentworth and House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski announced a series of reforms their caucuses are working on collaboratively that would make changes to state ethics and transparency laws. Through executive order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer created a council to facilitate, […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Michael Griffie shared how he approaches the defining moments in his life and uses them to grow into a better, stronger person. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced her funding priorities as the state readies for more than $18 billion in federal funding available through the American Rescue Plan Act. […]

Given the massive rise in case numbers, positivity rates, and hospitalizations Governor Gretchen Whitmer called on Michigan residents to take steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order creating a task force to review the state of forensic science in Michigan and provide policy recommendations. The U.S. Department […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Craig Ryan shared the transformational power that servant leadership can have within an organization. The U.P. Energy Task Force submitted their plan to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, containing 16 recommendations aimed at improving affordability, enhancing reliability, and promoting energy security for residents of the Upper Peninsula. Telephone users in […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Matt Sowash shares how legislators utilize their spring break to engage with their communities. The House and Senate moved legislation expanding open records laws to include the legislature and executive office. Members of the Senate Republican caucus introduced a 39-bill package making reforms to the state’s election laws. […]

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Tony Des Chenes shared what questions to ask, and to avoid, during the bid process. The House and Senate approved of legislation appropriating COVID-19 relief funding. The Department of Health and Human Services updated their Gatherings and Mask epidemic order, allowing up to 20% capacity in outdoor stadiums […]

In his first blog post, MLC lobbyist Michael Griffie shared about his great-grandfather, who helped establish the first all-black settlement on the Great Plains. In partnership with the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, we kicked off a series celebrating Black History throughout the year. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation appropriating Federal funds to help the state’s […]