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The Senate approved of a resolution and legislation making reforms to the process the state uses to bond for transportation projects. Under the proposed changes, the State Transportation Commission must notify the legislature of its intent to issue over $100 million in transportation bonds at least 30 days prior to authorization. The legislature would have […]

In order to increase collaboration and innovation between Michigan and Finland related to clean technology industries, autonomous energy storage, and battery technologies, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Finland. Signed with Mika Lintila, Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, the MOU acknowledges a global approach to sharing research and knowledge to spur […]

Consumers could receive shipments of wine from out-of-state wine retailers and clubs under legislation introduced this week. Sponsored by Representative Steve Johnson (R-Wayland), the legislation would require out-of-state wine and spirit shippers to register with the State of Michigan and be regulated under all the same conditions which out-of-state wineries deliver wine to Michigan consumers. […]

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. On Tuesday, March 10, Michigan voters will take to the polls for the state’s presidential primary election. For your specific voter information, please visit Michigan.gov/vote. In addition to Michigan, on March 10 a number of other states are holding primary […]

In her inaugural blog post, MLC lobbyist Patti Tremblay shared why a few important, but little-known figures should be celebrated as part of Women’s History Month. As Michigan continues to strive to be the leader in mobility, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two measures that she hopes will further help the state achieve that goal. The […]

As Michigan continues to strive to be the leader in mobility, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two measures that she hopes will further help the state achieve that goal. First, she signed Executive Directive 2020-1, which directs the creation of the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and the designation of a Chief Mobility Officer […]

The Senate rejected a second appointment by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, voting to oppose the appointment of George Heartwell as chair of the Natural Resources Commission. Republican members have voiced apprehension over his record on gun rights and were concerned that he has not been a gun owner or hunter for decades. Senator Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) […]

  The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), an MLC client and owners of FireKeepers Casino Hotel, announced their lifetime contributions to the State of Michigan and the FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board (FLRSB) have topped $200 million. “Contributing over $217 million creates an awesome impact for our state and local region and this […]