MMA News | Advocacy

AG Nessel Opines on Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority

April 3, 2019 3126

Attorney General Dana Nessel responded to a request Thursday, 3/28/19, from Governor Whitmer regarding the constitutionality of the 2018 law that established the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority.
MMA to Testify on Much-Needed Talent Endorsement

March 18, 2019 2496

MMA testified before the House Committee on Ways & Means in opposition to legislation that would eliminate the valuable WorkKeys® assessments and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) from Michigan high schools.
Data Breach Bill Moves Forward, Fight Continues in Ways & Means

March 18, 2019 2887

Cyber security is a growing issue for manufacturers across Michigan. Despite MMA objections, the House Financial Services Committee voted to report House Bill 4187 out of committee on Wednesday, 3/13/19.
MMA and Business Coalition File on Paid Leave

March 18, 2019 2760

With the Paid Medical Leave Act scheduled to take effect 3/29/19, MMA filed briefs with the Michigan Supreme Court encouraging the court to issue an Advisory Opinion validating the Legislature’s action last session in amending the paid leave statute adopted earlier in the session.
Line 5 Agreement Ruled Legal by Court of Claims

March 12, 2019 2777

MMA is pleased with the Court of Claims’ ruling validating the 2018 law which created the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority and approved an agreement with Enbridge for construction of a tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac for the Line 5 oil pipeline.
Governor’s FY 2020 Budget Carries Tax Implications

March 12, 2019 2917

Governor Whitmer presented her Executive Budget to a joint meeting of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
Webinar: Let’s Get Political

March 7, 2019 5

Let’s Get Political explores how the MMA-PAC and interactions with your MMA advocacy team can maintain Michigan's manufacturing-led growth.
Committee Reports Bill to Eliminate Much-Needed Talent Endorsement Over MMA Objection

March 5, 2019 2723

Despite MMA testimony last month in opposition to legislative attempts to eliminate the valuable WorkKeys® assessment and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), the House Committee on Education voted to report out House Bill 4162 on Tuesday, 2/26/19.
Data Breach Notification Bill Likely to Move without MMA Amendments

March 5, 2019 2726

Despite MMA objections, the House Financial Services Committee is expected to vote on House Bill 4187 on Wednesday, 3/6/19. The legislation would mandate notification requirements in the event of a data breach but in its current form ignores critical steps to make the process feasible for manufacturers.
MMA Testifies in Opposition to Elimination of Talent Certification Endorsement, Vote Expected This Week

February 25, 2019 2500

MMA testified last week in opposition to legislation seeking to eliminate the valuable WorkKeys® assessments and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) from Michigan high schools.