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On Wednesday, the House and Senate voted to approve two citizens’ initiatives effecting Michigan workers and businesses. “Both are now state law because a citizen initiative requires the approval of a majority of legislators elected and serving, or the approval of a majority of Michigan residents if it is on the ballot.  It does not […]

This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the option for straight ticket voting cannot be on Michigan’s general election ballot this November. By a vote of 2-1, the Judges granted a request by Secretary of State Ruth Johnson to stay the ruling of the U.S. District Court which found Michigan’s law banning straight […]

This week, the Board of State Canvassers met to certify three proposals to be placed on the general election ballot this November. The proposals before voters this November will be: Proposal 1 – Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Allows for the personal possession and use of marijuana for those over the age of 21 […]

This week members of the House Democratic caucus held a press conference to urge the legislature to take immediate action to strengthen PFAS water quality standards. Since PFAS was first discovered in private Michigan wells last year, 16 out of 83 counties have identified contaminated sites, with thousands of additional sites still being tested. The […]

The House and Senate are not scheduled to hold session.

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.  District Overview The 34th Senate District is located in Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties.  Commentary Republican Senator Goeff […]

Through the general election on November 6, the MLC Blog will be highlighting races generally considered swing seats, ones either party could win because of the voter base.  Candidate’s website and professional information is listed when available.  District Overview The 32nd Senate District is located in Saginaw and a portion of Genesee County.  Commentary Republican […]

With the advent of social media and other forms of instant communication (think Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) there has been a rapidly growing psychological phenomena that impacts all of us more than it did 20 years ago.  It’s called FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).  FOMO is what drives us to look for the latest and […]