MMA News | Advocacy

MMA Drives Legislative Solutions for Michigan UIA

June 13, 2017 4166

MMA is working with state leaders and the Unemployment Insurance Agency leadership to develop tangible solutions to the recurring failures of Michigan’s unemployment insurance system to meet employer needs.
MMA's Special Task Force on Michigan Unemployment

May 26, 2017 4585

Employers pay billions of dollars into Michigan’s unemployment insurance system each year but unfortunately the system has been plagued with inefficiency, errors and scandal. These problems cost manufacturers dearly — in terms of time and money.
MI Treasury Wants Employers to Submit W-2 Info Earlier

May 26, 2017 0

Citing an uptick in fraudulent tax filings, Michigan’s Department of Treasury is seeking legislative change which would require employers to submit employee wage and salary information a month earlier than they are required to now.
No Stricter Than Federal Legislation Aims to Protect Your Business

May 26, 2017 9172

An essential protection supported by the MMA to reduce state government overreach and anti-competitive regulations passed out of Senate committee.
MMA Testifies on Solutions to Michigan’s Rising Health Care Costs

May 26, 2017 4106

Health insurance expenses are the fastest-growing cost component for employers, making the ability to provide adequate health coverage to employees a significant challenge for manufacturers.
MMA Joins Pro-Manufacturing Champions in Support of New HICA Elimination Bills

May 26, 2017 5429

MMA testified before the Senate Committee on Michigan Competitiveness in support of new legislation to eliminate the anti-competitive, costly Health Insurance Claims Assessment (HICA) tax while responsibly funding Michigan’s Medicaid program.
Snyder Signs MMA-Supported Legislation on Electrician Ratio

May 26, 2017 3926

Legislation to improve the state’s current ratio requirement for electrical apprentice supervision was signed into law on Tuesday, 4/5/16, by Governor Rick Snyder.
Governor Snyder Signs MMA-Led Legislation Eliminating LIW Manifests

May 26, 2017 3963

MMA’s effort to cut down your company costs and abolish the liquid industrial waste (LIW) manifest was signed into law on Thursday, 12/7/15.
PPT Filing Deadline Extended to May 31 — Claim Your Tax Cut Today

May 26, 2017 7136

On Thursday, 5/25/17, the Governor signed, with immediate effect, a bill to extend the opportunity for you to file for your share of the MMA-led $576 million annual Personal Property Tax (PPT) cut until Wednesday, 5/31/17. If you missed out on the original February deadline, now is your chance to qualify for this high-value tax cut.
Senate Passes Incentives Bills

May 26, 2017 4457

The Senate passed a three-bill, MMA-supported incentives package called “The Good Jobs for Michigan” package on 3/29/17 which would create a new economic development tool for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.