It was with a heavy heart that I share MLC’s founder, Tom Cleary, has passed away. He started the firm in 1965 and served as president for thirty years. While only one current employee of the firm, Ann Spagnuolo, had the privilege of working with him, Brendan and I...
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Illinois Legislative News: February 9, 2026
Illinois Legislative News: February 9, 2026 Third Reading Consulting Group Administrative Rules CAPITOL COMPLEX ACCESS The following rule was moved to second notice and will be considered at the February 17 JCAR meeting. The SECRETARY OF STATE proposed an amendment...
MLC Insider Intelligence: February 6, 2026
MLC Insider Intelligence: February 6, 2026 Michigan Legislative Consultants House Prohibits Foreign Campaign Donations: The Michigan House passed legislation prohibiting a foreign national from providing support for ballot questions in Michigan elections. The proposal...
The Latest in Oklahoma: February 6, 2026
Governor Kevin Stitt used his final State of the State address to outline priorities for his last year in office, urging lawmakers to focus on long-term reforms rather than short-term politics. He called for major changes to Medicaid expansion, including sending a...
Illinois Legislative News: February 2, 2026
Illinois Legislative News: February 2, 2026 Third Reading Consulting Group On January 27, the U.S. Census Bureau released its Vintage 2025 Population Estimates. The new population figures, which estimate the 2025 population using a baseline figure from the 2020...
The Latest in Oklahoma: January 30, 2026
Former Oklahoma Rep. Ayshia “Ajay” Pittman pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges after an investigation found she submitted a forged cashier’s check to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. She admitted to conspiracy, second-degree forgery, and violating the Oklahoma...
MLC Insider Intelligence: January 30, 2026
MLC Insider Intelligence: January 30, 2026 Michigan Legislative Consultants Weekly Recap: The Senate held its typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule, while the House met on Wednesday. Special Primary Election Next Week: On Tuesday, residents of the 35th Michigan...
Illinois Legislative News: January 26, 2026
Illinois Legislative News: January 26, 2026 Third Reading Consulting Group The House Convenes for 2026 Session The House met for three days last week, spending most of its time debating non-binding resolutions on federal issues such as ICE, healthcare subsidies,...
MLC Insider Intelligence: January 23, 2026
MLC Insider Intelligence: January 23, 2026 Michigan Legislative Consultants Weekly Recap: The House and Senate held session and committees on Wednesday and Thursday. Governor On Investment Mission to Switzerland: Governor Gretchen Whitmer is currently on an...
The Latest in Oklahoma: January 23, 2026
U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern announced he will seek re-election, putting an end to speculation that he might pursue the presidency of the University of Tulsa or a late run for governor.In a social media post, Hern said he wants to continue representing Oklahoma’s 1st District...