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MMA Supports Governor’s Marshall Plan

May 21, 2018 4762

Manufacturers rely on long-term talent solutions. To help address that need, MMA testified in support of Governor Snyder’s Marshall Plan for Talent, a $100 million, multi-year investment toward Michigan’s future workforce needs.
Senate Approves MMA's HICA Elimination Legislation

May 21, 2018 4014

After years of turmoil over the rising cost of health care and Medicaid financing, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass MMA-supported legislation to eliminate the Health Insurance Claims Act (HICA) tax, a longstanding priority of MMA and our members.
MMA Shows Support for Recognition of STEM Success

May 14, 2018 3859

With more than 7,510 manufacturing positions still unfilled in Michigan and nationwide STEM jobs expected to grow by 11.8 percent by 2020, compared to 8.5 percent growth for all occupations, more must be done to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
HICA Elimination Package Introduced in the Senate

May 14, 2018 4229

Legislation was introduced to implement the Snyder Administration’s proposal to eliminate the Health Insurance Claims Act (HICA) tax and replace it with a smaller Insurance Provider Assessment (IPA) tax.
MMA’s Enhanced Skills Training Bill Passes Senate

May 14, 2018 4936

The Senate passed MMA’s legislative effort to codify the Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF), renaming it the Going Pro Talent Program.
House and Senate Budgets Address Michigan’s Talent Demands

May 8, 2018 4457

The House passed an omnibus appropriations bill and an education funding bill totaling $55.72 billion in proposed spending on Tuesday, 4/24/18, while the Senate passed similar bills totaling $56.6 billion on Thursday, 5/3/18.
Marshall Plan to Gain MMA Support with Pending Testimony

May 8, 2018 4211

Manufacturers rely on long-term talent solutions. To help address that need, MMA will provide testimony in support of Governor Snyder’s Marshall Plan for Talent, a $100 million, five-year investment toward Michigan’s future workforce needs.
MFG Excellence Awards 2018

May 7, 2018 14094

The MFG Excellence Awards recognizes excellence in manufacturing by honoring those who make a positive impact in their community and in their industry.
MMA to Oppose Data Breach Bills

May 1, 2018 4077

MMA will voice opposition to legislation which would impose the world’s most stringent data breach notification requirement on Michigan manufacturers and other companies that collect data from customers.
MMA Partners with Fraser H.S. to Promote Manufacturing Career Pathways

May 1, 2018 4784

Six local businesses in Macomb County announced a partnership this week with MMA, the SME PRIME® Program and Fraser High School to make available education opportunities for local students to pursue careers in manufacturing.

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