MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: State and Federal Budget Updates and Outlook on Library Funding in 2026
Thursday, December 18, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 AM
This year, the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history overlapped with Michigan’s own short-lived budget lapse in October. With an adopted budget in Michigan and a Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through January, where does library funding stand?
This Thursday, December 18, at 10:00 AM, join MLA on Zoom for our December Advocacy Hour featuring a discussion on the state and federal budget outlook for library funding in 2026, with special guest Randy Riley, State Librarian at the Library of Michigan. Randy will join MLA's Program Director Amber Sheerin in conversation about the latest on federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), MLA’s state appropriation priorities for libraries, and more.
Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required.
MLA Connect Advocacy Hours are an opportunity for the library community to learn more about MLA's advocacy and legislative priorities including funding, elections, property taxes, literacy, internet access, privacy, intellectual freedom, and more. Each month, we will address a new topic and share any pending legislation introduced in the House or Senate that could impact the Michigan library community. Open discussion and Q & A will follow the interview-style agenda.
Monthly sessions will take place generally on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM. Advocacy Hours are free to attend to anyone interested in joining the conversation! A maximum of 500 attendees can join each live event. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform.
Please note recordings of all MLA Advocacy Hours are available to watch for free and on-demand at MLA Connect On-Demand.
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