Last Week on the MLC Blog

Liz Gullett

Mar 06, 2017

This week’s Capitol Spotlight features Representative Curt VanderWall. He discusses his support of trade programs and how being a small business owner and county commissioner will shape the legislator that he will be.

Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich and Representative Stephanie Chang introduced legislation mandating paid sick leave in the state.

In response to previous incidents, bipartisan legislation was introduced to deter courtroom assaults.

Governor Rick Snyder announced his appointments to the Michigan Council on Future Mobility.

The long-serving State Elections Director announced his retirement.

The Deputy Director of the Department of Civil Rights announced she is resigning for a role with the Michigan Republican Party.

Highlights of legislation introduced last week, including allowing free parking for persons older than 75 and creating a commission to hear Freedom of Information Act complaints.

From this week’s Five Things We’re Reading, a morning routine that may transform your day, tips on becoming an exceptional leader, and is the Trump shock factor fading in Washington?

An overview of session and committee meetings for the week of March 4 – 10.

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