Last Week on the MLC Blog

Liz Gullett

Jan 23, 2017

Governor Rick Snyder delivered his seventh annual State of the State address, we have a wrap-up of highlights immediately following the address and additional details and key points on the content of the address.

The House and Senate Democratic caucus’ respond to the Governor’s State of the State address, including concerns and questions they had on the content.

A Q&A with Representative Beth Griffin, where she answers questions including why she chose to ran for the Legislature and who has shaped and prepared her for the job.

The December unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point.

Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof, along with two other Senate Republicans, introduced legislation to repeal the prevailing wage law.

A former Michigan Republican Party Chairwomen was elected to head up the Republican National Committee.

Highlights of legislation introduced last week including new requirements for lead screening tests, reducing the income tax rate to zero, and increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit.

A look at the week of January 21 – 27, including the anticipated announcement of committee assignments by the House Speaker.

Can cracking a joke at work make you seem more competent? What are the jobs that really smart people avoid? Plus more articles we’ve been reading this week.

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