MMA News | Advocacy

MMA Shows Support for Recognition of STEM Success

May 14, 2018 4489

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 4901

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 5702

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 5178

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 4923

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.
MMA to Oppose Data Breach Bills

May 1, 2018 4783

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-Supported Long-Term Talent Funding Gains Committee Approval

May 1, 2018 4937

MMA continues to support the expansion of the Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF), a tremendously successful tool being used to combat the skills gap in Michigan.
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October 11, 2024 1105

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MMA and Avalon & Tahoe Testify for Long-Term Talent Funding

April 24, 2018 4931

MMA continues to support the expansion of the Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF), a tremendously successful tool being used to combat the skills gap in Michigan.
MMA Shares New Details on HICA Solution with Committee Members

April 24, 2018 4702

Details continue to emerge on the proposal to replace the Health Insurance Claims Act (HICA) tax with a smaller tax on fully-insured commercial policies

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