Policy

“What have you done for me lately?” It’s a question I used to get every once in a while from an MUCC member (or former member, more often) when I first started working for MUCC in 2007. The policy team here at MUCC really takes that to heart and we hope that you see exactly…

by Matt Evans, MUCC Legislative Manager Monday, February 2nd saw President Obama release his executive budget recommendation and for the second year in a row he is recommending a cut to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.  The President is recommending $250 million for the program which is a cut of $50 million, down from $300…

 Gov. Rick Snyder Photo: MLive.com by Matt Evans, MUCC Legislative Manager Last night Governor Snyder gave his fifth State of the State address before a joint session of the legislature. As expected he touched on a variety of topics providing the Legislature and people of the state a road map of sorts as to what…

 Governor Rick Snyder Photo: Michigan.gov by Matt Evans, MUCC Legislative Manager Governor Rick Snyder is set to give his 2015 State of the State address this evening before a joint session of the state legislature, leg cast and all. This will be Governor Snyder’s fifth address since taking office in 2011 and his first since…

It’s the question on the minds of every hunter, angler, and trapper that has purchased a license in the last year (and probably many more): where does that money go? It is probably the same question you ask while you fill up your car, see the taxes taken out of your paycheck, and file your…

 Photo: LinkedIn Lansing—Governor Rick Snyder has appointed John Matonich of Davison as chair of the Natural Resources Commission, replacing J.R. Richardson of Ontonagon. Richardson will stay on the commission, and the Governor’s office has described this as part of a regular rotation. Michigan United Conservation Clubs congratulates Commissioner Matonich on the appointment and thanks Commissioner…

by Matt Evans, MUCC Legislative Manager The Michigan Legislature will start back up this week after a few weeks off for the Holidays. However, when they come back on the 14th we don’t expect much action as they will mostly be getting the ceremonial items out of the way, swearing in of legislators, committee assignments,…

 Northern Pike Picture: Dundeesportsmansclub.com At the most recent conference call of the DNR and fishing groups interested in warm water fisheries resources, there was a discussion of the pros and cons of eliminating the combined possession limit (CPL) of bass, walleye, northern pike, and flathead catfish in favor of creating possession limits for each species.…

Hopefully, you are recovered from the holiday excesses by now and getting back into the swing of things for 2015. My cream cheese, butter, and sugar levels are getting back into balance after binging on many of my holiday favorites. Many people may also find that their pocketbooks feel a little light at the end…