Five Things We’re Reading

Liz Gullett

Jul 03, 2018

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

A History of Accidental Governors – This year there is a sharp increase of “replacement governors” running for a full term. This article explores this group of politicians.

As Trump Consolidates Power, Democrats Confront a Rebellion in Their Ranks – Despite being in different political parties, President Trump has also changed the Democratic Party.

Criminal Justice Reforms Lead to Large Drop in Louisiana’s Prison Population – Louisiana has decreased their prison population by double-digits. How did they achieve this?

Fourth of July – Independence Day – Back in the 1770’s how did we celebrate this holiday?

Medicaid Work Requirements Lose First Court Test – Just last week, Governor Rick Snyder signed a Medicaid work requirement into law. Michigan, and the other states who have enacted, or are seeking to enact similar requirements, will be reviewing this ruling and keeping a close eye on future court action.

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