A major change is coming to Michigan politics. Here’s what former lawmakers won’t be allowed to do.

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Michigan lawmakers have approved a new ethics reform that prevents former legislators, governors and certain executive officials from lobbying state government for two years after leaving office. (Jim Roberts/Dreamstime/TNS)

Michigan officials have approved a new ethics measure that will prevent state lawmakers, governors and certain high-ranking executive branch officials from becoming lobbyists for two years after leaving public office, a change supporters say is aimed at reducing conflicts of interest and restoring public trust in government. The law creates what is commonly known as a “cooling-off period” between public service and lobbying work, according to MLive.com.

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