MLC Annual Meeting

AUG 30-SEP 2, 2026 | Saint Paul, Minnesota

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MLC Annual Meeting

AUG 30-SEP 2, 2026 | Saint Paul, Minnesota

Learn more and register

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Jun

12

Events K-12 Funding: The Formulas Used by States and Potential Legislative-Led Reforms (Webinar) Read More

Jun

15

Events Rural Health Transformation Program: Policy, Oversight and Emerging State Strategies (Webinar) Read More

Aug - Sep

30-2

Events 2026 Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference Read More

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Research and News In some states, allowing community colleges to award bachelor’s degrees seen as way to improve access, fill current and future workforce needs Read More

Research and News Legislative exchanges deepen cross-border ties among region’s leaders Read More

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Sep

28-29

Events Great Lakes Legislative Caucus Annual Meeting Read More

Research and News Capital Closeup: Lieutenant governors preside over many state senates; can they break tie votes? Read More

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Research and News MLC Chair’s Initiative on Literacy: States are investing more in instructional coaches to improve student achievement Read More

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Research and News Update: Year marks big changes for states in administering and funding Medicaid Read More

Research and News Updated: Cell-cultured meat remains focus of new laws and legislation across the Midwest Read More

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