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Governor Gretchen Whitmer formally requested the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to conduct a statewide review of supply and deliverability of natural gas, electricity, and propane contingency planning. In a letter to MPSC Chair Sally Talberg, the governor has requested the commission to complete their initial report by July 1, 2019. Governor Whitmer has also […]

A bipartisan package of legislation was introduced that would change how 17-year-olds are treated in the criminal justice system. The proposal would raise the age at which individuals are considered adults for the purpose of prosecuting and adjudicating criminal offenses. This would allow 17-year-olds to be treated as minors within the juvenile system in most […]

On Saturday, January 9, Attorney General Dana Nessel will swear-in Michigan’s 12 Solicitor General, Fadwa Hammoud, in Dearborn. The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday schedule. On January 12, at 7 p.m., Governor Gretchen Whitmer will give her first State of the State address before a joint convention of […]

The State of Michigan recently celebrated its 176th birthday.  As Michiganders we are very proud of the beauty, diversity, and accomplishments of the people of this great state.  Throughout the state’s history there have been changes that some would think happened for very logical reasons.,] For instance why is Lansing the state capital?  At this […]

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. Colorful Chart Reveals Evolution of English Alphabet from Egyptian Hieroglyphics – Tracing the origins of our alphabet. Cuba’s Next Transformation – As the country continues to […]

Mind the Gap! In her latest blog post, MLC lobbyist Cami Pendell explained what happens when an outgoing governor leaves legislation on their desk when the incoming governor takes office Representative Gary Howell proposed a constitutional amendment to eliminate sessions known as “lame duck.” Representative Kristy Pagan was selected to chair the Progressive Women’s Caucus […]

Representative Gary Howell (R-North Branch) has proposed a constitutional amendment to eliminate sessions known as “lame duck.” Specifically, it would eliminate legislative sessions from extending past Election Day, during the months of November and December. The constitutional amendment would require the Legislature to adjourn on the Friday before the November election during even-numbered years. The […]

Representative Kristy Pagan (D-Canton) has been selected to chair the Progressive Women’s Caucus for the 2019-2020 legislative term. Representative Pagan is serving her third term in the House of Representatives. Prior to taking office, she worked for United States Senator Debbie Stabenow and was a small business owner. The additional members of the executive committee […]