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Last Week on the MLC Blog

Apr 24, 2023

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… MLC lobbyist Rudy Hobbs shared why it’s important to learn from your experiences and move forward with a fresh start. In the latest move reforming gun laws in Michigan, the legislature approved a proposal to create red flag laws in Michigan. Bipartisan legislation […]

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Red Flag Law Headed to Governor

Apr 21, 2023

In the latest move reforming gun laws in Michigan, the legislature approved a proposal to create red flag laws in Michigan. Introduced by Senator Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak), the bill allows a court to issue an “Extreme Risk Protection Order” (ERPO) to temporarily intervene to suspend a person’s access to firearms if they show clear […]

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Alcohol Sales at College Games Proposed

Apr 21, 2023

Bipartisan legislation was introduced in both chambers permitting universities to sell alcohol at certain on-campus sporting events. The proposal would allow university governing boards to apply for liquor licenses to sell alcohol at basketball, football, and hockey games. Under the bills, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission could issue up to three tavern licenses or three […]

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Voting Reforms Pass Senate

Apr 21, 2023

The Senate took its first steps to implement election reform legislation related to Proposal 2 of 2022. Introduced by Senator Paul Wojno (D-Warren), a bill was passed by the Senate allowing for absentee voter ballots for military members, their spouses, and voting-age dependents to be counted if they are signed and dated by Election Day […]

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Michigan Joins National Coalition

Apr 21, 2023

Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition submitting comments in support of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed rule that would eliminate non-compete clauses in most employment contracts. She joined 18 other states in supporting the proposed national rule, which was led by California, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. In January, the FTC […]

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Youth Voter Turnout

Apr 21, 2023

Michigan had the highest rate in the nation of young voter turnout in the 2022 general election. Voters aged 18-29 turned out at a rate of 37% in the state, higher than any other state analyzed by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University. Additionally, Michigan was […]

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Looking Ahead to the Week of April 22 – 28, 2023

Apr 21, 2023

The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. On April 24 at 1 p.m., the Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a regular commission meeting. To view the agenda, please click here. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, along with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage […]

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Learning from the Past, While Moving Forward

Apr 19, 2023

There are many ways to view new beginnings.  They can be awkward and uncertain, or they can be powerful. At some point, everyone will face a new beginning. It could be a major, life changing event, simply starting a new day, or giving someone a second chance. It is how we approach, plan, and execute […]

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