Last Week on the MLC Blog

Liz Gullett

May 24, 2021

In his latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Matt Sowash explained how a legislator turns an idea into a bill they can introduce.

State revenue collections continue to outperform economic metrics, leading to additional money available as the legislature and governor work to finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency is reinstating the work search requirements for unemployment benefit claimants starting May 30, 2021.

Quentin L. Messer, Jr. was appointed the new CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation by the MEDC Executive Committee.

After serving in the role since September 2020, Department of Civil Rights Director James White is leaving to serve as interim Detroit Police Chief, beginning on June 1.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we shared articles on how to manage your energy more effectively, 48 reasons to feel optimistic, plus more.

A look at events during the week of May 21 -28, 2021.

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