Now You Know - Mid-year Legislative Update
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Mid-year Legislative Update
This one-hour webinar unpacks the latest twists and turns from the Capitol—including what's new with the state budget and road funding. MTA’s Government Relations team will break down the 2025 legislative session to date and share key issues at the forefront plus measures on the horizon, and their impact on your role as a township official—all in just one hour. It’s a great way to stay ahead of the legislative tide.
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Judy Allen
Director of Government Relations
MTA
As director, Judy oversees MTA’s legislative efforts to advocate on legislation impacting township government. She represents the interests of MTA members before the Legislature and the administration.
Judy began working for MTA in 2012 and has previous experience working with state and local governments. Prior to coming to MTA, Judy served as Director of Government and Community Services of Oakland Schools, where she advocated on behalf of 28 districts in Lansing and Washington, D.C. Judy has also served as Chief of Staff to the Senate Majority Leader and was later appointed by then Gov. John Engler to serve as Chairperson of the Michigan State Liquor Control Commission.
Joanne Wisely
Legislative Associate
MTA
As MTA legislative associate, Joanne Wisely supports MTA efforts to advocate at both the state and federal levels on behalf of Michigan’s 1,240 townships and thousands of local leaders serving their communities.
Prior to joining MTA, Wisely spent more than three years as legislative director, serving in the offices of Reps. Mary Cavanagh and Noah Arbit. While pursuing her bachelor’s degree in the Honors College at Eastern Michigan University, she was a legislative and policy intern with Michigan Legislative Consultants.
