Last Week on the MLC Blog

Liz Gullett

Mar 20, 2017

Our weekly Capitol Spotlight features an interview with Representative Jewell Jones, the youngest person ever elected to the Michigan House.

A recap of the National Association of State Procurement Officials Exchange, which took place in St. Louis last week.

Governor Snyder announced increased state standards to the federal Lead and Copper Rule and the creation of a commission to reduce childhood lead exposure.

February’s revenue report was released by the House Fiscal Agency.

Members of the House and Senate Democratic caucuses announced a bill package aiming to increase financial disclosure by candidates.

Two Republican Senators introduced legislation expanding FOIA and creating a similar Act that would open the legislature to similar records requests.

A new website was announced that will house information on the state’s implementation of energy legislation that was signed into law at the end of the last legislative session.

A highlight of events occurring with the legislature for the week of March 18-24.

In last week’s Five Things We’re Reading feature, we highlight articles including an overview of the U.S. House GOP healthcare plan, debating with political opponents, plus more.

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