<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mitten State Advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocating for Michigan's Future Together]]></description><link>https://www.mittenstateadvocacy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:03:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mittenstateadvocacy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan's Budget Update Insights and What It Means for Michiganders.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michigan's state budget is one of the most direct reflections of government priorities. It determines how much money flows into schools, roads, healthcare, and local communities. The recently finalized budgets for FY 2025 and FY 2026 signal a clear shift: less reliance on pandemic-era federal dollars, tighter overall spending, and a stronger focus on long-term investments that touch everyday life. Here is a breakdown of what changed, where the money is going, and what it means for Michigan's...]]></description><link>https://www.mittenstateadvocacy.com/post/michigan-s-budget-update-insights-and-what-it-means-for-michiganders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a592aadd03244312ce4e9b1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:04:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/18b4d9_fd7e90e9c939468a87ac400eee19694a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Schepers</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Mitten State Advocacy: Strategic Advocacy Rooted in Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Launching July 1, 2026 On July 1, 2026, Mitten State Advocacy officially opens its doors as a full-service government affairs, public affairs, and association management firm dedicated to helping organizations navigate Michigan's legislative, regulatory, and political landscape. Andrew Schepers, Founder Founded by Andrew Schepers, Mitten State Advocacy was created to provide clients with experienced, relationship-driven advocacy and strategic counsel. Headquartered in Lansing, the firm is...]]></description><link>https://www.mittenstateadvocacy.com/post/introducing-mitten-state-advocacy-strategic-advocacy-rooted-in-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c290ba6b1dcc288e3519a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:00:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/18b4d9_5fb87dde031d460c8213f08775d8c8f0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Schepers</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>