Last Week on the MLC Blog

Liz Gullett

Aug 27, 2018

In his latest post, MLC lobbyist Rudy Hobbs shares a personal story on how he was called to become an advocate for Be the Match’s donor registry.

The Court of Appeals ruled that a ballot proposal to increase the state’s minimum wage should be certified by the Board of State Canvassers

Democratic Candidate for Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, selected Garlin Gilchrist II as her choice for Lt. Governor.

The House Republican caucus released a progress report for their action plan.

Democratic candidate and political newcomer Elissa Slotkin is taking on incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Bishop in the competitive 8^th US House seat.

Since Congressman David Trott isn’t seeking reelection to Michigan’s 11^th US House District, both parties are eyeing this competitive seat.

In the 7^th Senate District, House Appropriations Chairwoman Laura Cox is hoping to move to the Senate, but first she’ll face off with Democratic candidate Dayna Polehanki this November.

Given the district makeup, the open 10^th Senate District in Macomb County will be highly competitive this year. Could this be one of the districts that flips?

In the 13^th Senate District, Senator Marty Knollenberg is hoping for a 2^nd term representing Oakland County, but first he will have to defeat Mallory McMorrow in November.

In our weekly “Five Things We’re Reading” feature we had articles on how one former president is living quite differently, tips on how to make networking easier, plus more.

A look at events during the week of August 25 – 31, 2018.

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