Last Week on the MLC Blog

Liz Gullett

Feb 13, 2017

An interview with freshman legislator, Representative Scott VanSingel, from the 100^th House District.

Governor Rick Snyder presented his executive budget recommendations for the upcoming 2017-2018 Fiscal Year, totaling $56.3 billion.

State Representative Brian Banks resigned his seat, effective immediately.

Governor Rick Snyder created a task force to address pension and health care costs for retirees and municipalities.

The Governor’s new Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative Affairs were announced.

The Bureau of Elections released their audit findings of the 136 Detroit precincts from the November 8, 2016 general election.

Nominations are being sought for the 2017 Governor’s Service Award.

Highlights of the legislation introduced last week, including removing political party vignettes from election ballots and prohibiting suspension or expulsion based solely on truancy or chronic absenteeism.

An overview of events during the week of February 11 – 17, including the Department Directors who will be presenting to House Appropriations Subcommittees.

Five articles we read last week, including an in-depth look at the media’s coverage of the last presidential election and thirteen state issues to watch in 2017.

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.