Last Week on the MLC Blog

Liz Gullett

Mar 22, 2021

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 and arenas that establish infection control plans.

Attorney General Dana Nessel responded to a request by Senator Jim Runestad, and signed by additional state senators, to open an investigation into Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s handling of COVID-19 patients in Michigan nursing homes.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced her legislative agenda, named “From Worst to First,” which aims to increase government transparency.

Members of the Senate Republican Caucus introduced a plan to help the state’s K-12 education system recover from a year of academic losses brought on by COVID-19.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on the increase of women in state legislatures, how to remain mindful during remote work, plus more.

A look at events during the week of March 20 – 26, 2021.

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