MMA News | Advocacy

Senate Committee Acts to Protect Businesses from Frivolous Asbestos Lawsuits

March 12, 2018 4851

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

March 12, 2018 4683

MMA-supported legislation to restrict the enforcement of patchwork local mandates passed the Legislature and now moves to Governor Snyder for his signature.
New Rules for Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection

March 7, 2018 11964

MIOSHA has adopted major changes to its requirements for walking-working surfaces and fall protection in general industry.
House Passes Legislation Protecting Businesses from Frivolous Asbestos Lawsuits

February 13, 2018 5357

Legislation supported by MMA to address frivolous asbestos lawsuits adversely impacting Michigan manufacturers passed the House of Representatives on a 58-51 vote.
Governor Releases Budget Proposal for FY 2019

February 13, 2018 6271

Governor Rick Snyder presented his Fiscal Year 2019 executive budget recommendation to a joint session of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, emphasizing investments in talent development, environmental regulation and infrastructure.
MMA Supports Legislation Protecting Businesses from Frivolous Asbestos Lawsuits

February 5, 2018 5036

MMA submitted testimony to the House Committee on Michigan Competitiveness in support of new legislation to address frivolous asbestos lawsuits that are adversely impacting Michigan manufacturers.
Senate Passes Legislation to Reform DEQ Permitting and Rules Processes

February 5, 2018 6291

The Senate passed a three-bill package of legislation to increase transparency and accountability of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Big MIOSHA Rule Change Effective 2/2/18

January 29, 2018 6392

MIOSHA’s new rules for walking-working surfaces and fall protection for all workplaces has officially been approved and will go into effect on Friday 2/2/18.
Governor Touts Unemployment Turnaround & Talent in Final State of the State

January 29, 2018 5686

Michigan is the comeback state and that was evidenced again as Governor Snyder gave his eighth and final State of the State Address.
MMA Moderates Auto Show Panel on PRIME® Success

January 23, 2018 6361

MMA was proud to lead a talent-focused panel at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to outline the development of an employer-driven, local solution to manufacturing’s talent challenges — PRIME®.

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