MMA News | Advocacy

MSF Board Approves New MBDP Jobs Ready Michigan Program

April 29, 2019 4282

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) board approved changes to the Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) to further emphasize the need for new training initiatives to drive next-generation job creation in fields like manufacturing.
U.S. Federal Court Decision on Gerrymandering Creates Confusion for 2020

April 29, 2019 3766

The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected the state’s U.S. House and state legislative districts in a decision Thursday, 4/25/19, and ordered new lines to be drawn for 2020 and a special Senate election for 2020.
Limits to State Regulations Protect Your Global Competitiveness

April 22, 2019 3684

Eliminating unnecessary regulations is important; but if new regulations fill the void, not much gets accomplished.
Manufacturing a Strategy for Michigan's Future

April 22, 2019 6992

Over the last eight years, Michigan now leads the nation in manufacturing job growth, with 190,800 new manufacturing jobs since June 2009 and billions of dollars saved in the annual cost of doing business in the state.
Significant Legislative Victories for MFG as 99th Legislature Adjourns

April 22, 2019 3775

As the 99th Legislative Session concluded in December, it is important to highlight some of the legislative and regulatory victories achieved by MMA during the 2018 Lame Duck session.
MMA Testifies in Support of Going PRO Talent Fund

April 22, 2019 4107

MMA provided testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Talent and Economic Development on 4/16/19, in support of the fund and in support of raising the available dollars to meet anticipated demand.
A Look Back at Manufacturing’s Resurgent Decade

April 22, 2019 4793

MMA has led the charge over the last eight years on issues impacting Michigan manufacturing’s ability to compete. Read more about these efforts and the resulting manufacturing growth.
AG Nessel Opines on Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority

April 3, 2019 4437

Attorney General Dana Nessel responded to a request Thursday, 3/28/19, from Governor Whitmer regarding the constitutionality of the 2018 law that established the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority.
MMA to Testify on Much-Needed Talent Endorsement

March 18, 2019 3885

MMA testified before the House Committee on Ways & Means in opposition to legislation that would eliminate the valuable WorkKeys® assessments and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) from Michigan high schools.
Data Breach Bill Moves Forward, Fight Continues in Ways & Means

March 18, 2019 4160

Cyber security is a growing issue for manufacturers across Michigan. Despite MMA objections, the House Financial Services Committee voted to report House Bill 4187 out of committee on Wednesday, 3/13/19.

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