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  • Michigan Manufacturers Support Long-Term Talent Funding Bill

    April 18, 2018    3449

    The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) and leaders of Michigan manufacturing companies applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 946, which would ensure ongoing operation of the Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) program.
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  • Governor’s Marshall Plan for Talent Legislation Introduced

    April 17, 2018    3464

    Legislation to boost efforts to promote skilled trades career opportunities across Michigan was recently introduced. Learn how the Marshall Plan for Talent package will keep Michigan manufacturers competitive and the leader in new job creation.
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  • Asbestos Transparency Bill Signed into Law

    April 17, 2018    2792

    Governor Snyder signed the “Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims Transparency Act” into law on Monday, 4/2/18, as Public Act 100 of 2018.
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  • MMA Advocates for Long-Term Talent Funding

    April 17, 2018    3422

    The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) has provided $72.9 million in competitive awards for skilled trades training. Watch for legislation to be introduced this week to codify the STTF (soon-to-be-renamed Going Pro Talent Program) and ensure employers can access this valuable resource in the future.
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  • Governor Signs Local Employment Mandate Preemption

    March 27, 2018    3541

    Governor Snyder signed MMA-supported legislation to restrict the enforcement of patchwork local mandates which reduce competitiveness and create unnecessary confusion.
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  • Anti-Competitive Tipping Tax Remains Off DEQ Budget

    March 27, 2018    3900

    MMA successfully halted an attempt to increase Michigan’s current $0.36/ton tipping fee to $4.75/ton, a move which would have taxed manufacturers and other businesses more than $79 million annually.
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  • MMA Testifies in Support of Flexible Talent Development Options

    March 27, 2018    4065

    MMA testified before the Senate Education Subcommittee on Michigan Merit Curriculum to advocate on behalf of legislative efforts to boost manufacturing career awareness and interest.
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  • Asbestos Transparency Bill Passes Senate

    March 20, 2018    5758

    The Senate overwhelmingly passed MMA-supported legislation to protect businesses against potentially frivolous asbestos lawsuits. Learn what this means for your company.
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  • Protect Your Company and Your Employees from UI Imposter Claims

    March 12, 2018    4595

    Michigan continues to see an increase in imposter unemployment claims — a potentially costly threat to your bottom line and the employer-employee relationship.
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  • Senate Committee Acts to Protect Businesses from Frivolous Asbestos Lawsuits

    March 12, 2018    2979

    The Senate Committee on Michigan Competitiveness continued to support protecting businesses against potentially frivolous asbestos lawsuits with approval of MMA-supported legislation.
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