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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. Commentary The last two Attorneys General of Michigan have been from the Republican Party. However, prior to that […]

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. The #1 Office Perk? Natural Light – While some of the first ideas that come to mind are important to respondents, such as onsite cafeterias and […]

This week, the Secretary of State released the proposed language for the ballot proposal to create an independent redistricting commission. “Now that the Secretary of State’s office has completed the tough task of drafting a 100-word, neutral description of the ballot proposal it will head to the Board of State Canvassers,” explained Brendan Ringlever of MLC. The Board […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder announced his initial appointments to the Environmental Permit Review Commission. "This board will work to protect Michigan’s environment by having field experts on the committee carefully review all permits to ensure projects are in the best interest of preserving Michigan’s resources and environment,” Governor Snyder said. The commission is comprised of 15 members appointed by the governor with experience […]

This week, Sir Kim Darroch KCMG, the British Ambassador to the United States, met with Governor Rick Snyder. The meeting focused on ways Michigan and the United Kingdom can work together to develop and promote electric vehicle technologies.  Earlier this year, Governor Snyder signed a  Memorandum of Understanding with Minister Richard Harrington of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom […]

In observance of Labor Day, the MLC office will be closed on Monday, September 3.  The Senate is scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday.   The House is scheduled to hold session Wednesday and Thursday.  On Thursday, September 6, the Board of State Canvassers is scheduled to meet to certify primary election results and statewide […]

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 31st Senate District is located in Bay, Lapeer, and Tuscola County. Commentary Republican Senator Mike […]

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 29th Senate District is located in Kent County and includes the City of Grand Rapids, […]