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How Will the New Sick Leave & Tip Credit Laws Impact Michigan’s Service Industry?

November 1, 2024 Labor
Michigan's new paid sick leave and removal of tip credit legislation, set to take effect on February 21, will have a far-reaching impact on the…
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Policy Pros – Education

October 30, 2024 Education
Education and accountability are two critical pillars that shape the future of our communities. In this episode of Policy Pros, Doug DeVos, chair of…

Five Common Sense Changes to Michigan’s New Sick Leave Law

October 29, 2024 GovernmentLabor
On February 21, Michigan’s new paid sick leave legislation will go into effect, impacting workers and businesses across the state. As a result, small businesses…

How Tailored Solutions Can Help Michigan’s Small Businesses Navigate New Paid Sick Leave Laws

October 28, 2024 GovernmentLabor
Effective February 21, 2025, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act will replace the Paid Medical Leave Act, following the Michigan Supreme Court's July 2024 ruling. As…

Jose Gonzalez: Small Businesses Should Work Together to Affect Real Change in Lansing

October 3, 2024 EconomyGovernment
Small businesses are the cornerstone of Michigan’s economy, particularly in West Michigan, where local entrepreneurs fuel innovation and job creation. Yet, misguided policy decisions in…
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West Michigan Policy Forum Highlights Urgent Need for Economic Reform and Business-Friendly Policies During Biennial Conference

October 1, 2024 EducationGovernment
The West Michigan Policy Forum (WMPF) recently wrapped up its highly anticipated biennial conference in Grand Rapids, where nearly 300 business leaders, policymakers, and community…

Lansing’s Elected Leaders Send Misguided State Budget to Governor for Her Signature

July 1, 2024 Government
It’s been said that democracy dies in darkness. In related news, our state Legislature formally approved an irresponsible state budget in the dark of night…

As State Elected Officials Head up for Mackinac Island Conference, They’re Still Fudging The Numbers When It Comes to Teacher Retirement System Raid Proposal

May 29, 2024 EducationGovernment
Michigan’s state elected officials still have important work to do on the state budget; work they should discuss this week at the annual Mackinac Policy…
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Spring Has Sprung, but Michigan’s Economy Feeling the Effects of a Late Frost

April 26, 2024 EconomyGovernment
Although it’s been said that April showers bring May flowers, not everything is coming up roses for Michigan’s economy. Our economic garden, if you will,…
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Michigan’s Elected Officials Can Learn From West Michigan’s Phenomenal Growth

February 22, 2024 EconomyGovernment
The city of Grand Rapids, Kent County and other parts of West Michigan were some of the fastest growing areas in our state during the…
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Governor Whitmer Focused on Right Issues During Annual State of the State Address, But Missed a Beat With Vague Proposals and Odd Song Lyrics

January 26, 2024 EconomyEducationGovernmentTaxes
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth annual State of the State address this week. While we agree with the governor about the policy areas…
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Importance of Defending Progress and Success

December 5, 2021 GovernmentLaborTalent
Michigan’s success in recent years can be traced back to important improvements in the way business and residents live, work and play in our state.…
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How Tailored Solutions Can Help Michigan’s Small Businesses Navigate New Paid Sick Leave Laws

October 28, 2024 GovernmentLabor
Effective February 21, 2025, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act will replace the Paid Medical Leave Act, following the Michigan Supreme Court's July 2024 ruling. As…
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Main Street Can’t Afford Mandatory Paid Leave

September 20, 2023 EconomyGovernmentLabor
For small businesses, few things matter more than a level playing field and a strong workforce. The West Michigan Policy Forum agrees with Gov. Gretchen…
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Right-to-work Taught Us To Stand Up For What We Believe In and Make Our Voices Heard

June 14, 2023 EconomyGovernmentLabor
Michigan’s former Right-to-work law has always been about jobs. And at Southwest Michigan First, we believe the greatest force for change is a job. With…

Broken Promise on Right-to-work Further Erodes People’s Trust in Our Government

March 27, 2023 GovernmentLabor
With confidence in our politicians near an all-time low in the United States, it is essential for all elected officials, both Republican and Democrat, to…
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How Right-to-work Helped Tennessee Become a Pro-business State, and How Michigan Can Follow Suit

February 22, 2023 GovernmentLabor
Last November, Tennessee joined eight other states in recognizing worker freedom as a fundamental right by constitutionalizing right-to-work - the law that protects workers from…
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Fact Check: Right-to-work Helps All Americans Prosper

February 8, 2023 GovernmentLabor
More than half of the United States agrees that workers should have the right to choose what’s best for them - with 28 states having…
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Healthcare

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