You’re invited to the Michigan League for Public Policy’s 2026 Public Policy Forum, which will be held on Thursday, April 30 from 10 a.m.-noon in Lansing, Michigan.

The League’s annual forum explores bold policies that will create an economy rooted in racial equity. Time is of the essence when it comes to building economic justice in Michigan; we must seize this opportunity to invest in what will create a stronger Michigan.

The theme of this year's policy forum is 250 Years and Counting: Working to fulfill the promise of democracy in America and we are proud to announce that our 2026 keynote speaker will be Natalie Foster, co-founder of the Economic Security Project. An unstoppable builder, Natalie previously founded the sharing economy community Peers, co-founded Rebuild the Dream with Van Jones and served as Digital Director for President Obama's Organizing for America - a leading partner in winning transformative health care reform. She is the author of The Guarantee: Inside the Fight for America’s Next Economy, which explores what is possible when we guarantee economic rights and prosperity for all. A daughter of a preacher from Kansas, Natalie draws on the values of community, dignity and optimism to build a better America.

Following the keynote address, a panel of experts will discuss strategies for building economic justice in Michigan, particularly as it relates to housing, health care and financial security.

The League’s Public Policy Forum brings together hundreds of individuals who care deeply about building a stronger Michigan for all people–from policymakers to legislators, advocates, educators, members of foundations and community organizations, and other community members and stakeholders.

Admission for this year’s event is $25 and registration is required. You can find more details and register here: https://itl.ink/mlppforum. Space is limited, so don’t delay in reserving your spot at this special event, where you can be a part of a vitally important conversation about creating a bold path forward for economic justice in Michigan.