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MMA Seeking Critical Amendments to Data Breach Notification Bill

February 25, 2019 2627

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 3727

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 3284

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.
Governor Whitmer Touts Talent, Infrastructure in First SOTS

February 18, 2019 2672

Michigan remains a state where employers struggle to locate, train and retain talent. This was a focal point of Governor Whitmer’s first State of the State address on Tuesday, 2/12/19.
MMA Opposes Legislation to Eliminate Talent Certification

February 18, 2019 2203

MMA continues to oppose HB 4162, legislation being considered by the House Committee on Education on 2/19/19 to eliminate the valuable WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) from high school diplomas.
Legislature Rejects Executive Order

February 18, 2019 2868

The Legislature rejected Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2019-2 to reorganize state government and eliminate three regulatory advisory panels created in statute in 2018 and supported by MMA.
Manufacturing's Strategy for Michigan's Future

January 10, 2019 6545

The Michigan Manufacturing Legislative and Regulatory Agenda is the road map to continue that positive momentum. Check out our top legislative and regulatory priorities for 2019-2020.
Keynote Conversation with MMA's Mike Johnston

September 7, 2018 3241

Mike has been with MMA since 1999 and currently serves as vice president of government affairs
The Marshall Plan for Talent: Join the Revolution

July 24, 2018 3168

It’s time for a massive revolution in education and talent development. It’s time for the Marshall Plan for Talent.
Seven Reasons to Oppose November’s Mandated Paid Leave Initiative*

July 24, 2018 3255

Manufacturers are among Michigan’s leading providers of employee benefits, yet a proposed mandated paid leave ballot initiative scheduled for November’s General Election could stop Michigan’s economic momentum in its tracks.