MMA News | Advocacy

MMA and Business Coalition File on Paid Leave

March 18, 2019 4104

With the Paid Medical Leave Act scheduled to take effect 3/29/19, MMA filed briefs with the Michigan Supreme Court encouraging the court to issue an Advisory Opinion validating the Legislature’s action last session in amending the paid leave statute adopted earlier in the session.
Line 5 Agreement Ruled Legal by Court of Claims

March 12, 2019 4126

MMA is pleased with the Court of Claims’ ruling validating the 2018 law which created the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority and approved an agreement with Enbridge for construction of a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac for the Line 5 oil pipeline.
Governor’s FY 2020 Budget Carries Tax Implications

March 12, 2019 4207

Governor Whitmer presented her Executive Budget to a joint meeting of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
Webinar: Let’s Get Political

March 7, 2019 5

Let’s Get Political explores how the MMA-PAC and interactions with your MMA advocacy team can maintain Michigan's manufacturing-led growth.
Committee Reports Bill to Eliminate Much-Needed Talent Endorsement Over MMA Objection

March 5, 2019 4073

Despite MMA testimony last month in opposition to legislative attempts to eliminate the valuable WorkKeys® assessment and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), the House Committee on Education voted to report out House Bill 4162 on Tuesday, 2/26/19.
Data Breach Notification Bill Likely to Move without MMA Amendments

March 5, 2019 4089

Despite MMA objections, the House Financial Services Committee is expected to vote on House Bill 4187 on Wednesday, 3/6/19. The legislation would mandate notification requirements in the event of a data breach but in its current form ignores critical steps to make the process feasible for manufacturers.
MMA Testifies in Opposition to Elimination of Talent Certification Endorsement, Vote Expected This Week

February 25, 2019 3760

MMA testified last week in opposition to legislation seeking to eliminate the valuable WorkKeys® assessments and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) from Michigan high schools.
MMA Seeking Critical Amendments to Data Breach Notification Bill

February 25, 2019 3898

Cyber security is a growing issue for manufacturers across Michigan. On 2/20/19, MMA testified in opposition to House Bill 4187 before the House Financial Services Committee mandating notification requirements in the event of a data breach absent critical amendments to make the process feasible for manufacturers.
Critical Paid Medical Leave Update

February 25, 2019 5142

Michigan’s new Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA), which is set to go into effect on 3/29/19, has received quite a bit of press because of legislative and administrative actions taken in Lansing.
Governor Issues Executive Order Reorganizing State Agencies, Protects MMA-Supported Panels

February 25, 2019 4569

The Legislature voiced its intention to avoid pursuing further challenges to Governor Whitmer’s plans to reorganize state government now that efforts to eliminate MMA-supported regulatory advisory panels were removed from a revised Executive Order.

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