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West Michigan Policy Forum Plans Premier Biennial Conference This Fall

March 13, 2024 Economy
Small business owners, legislators and economic development officials throughout Michigan  - it’s time to register for the West Michigan Policy Forum’s biennial conference in Grand…
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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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Michigan Teams Are Winning National Championships while Economic Ranking Tanks under Governor Whitmer

February 16, 2024 Economy
The state of Michigan has truly become the home of sports champions. Coach Jim Harbaugh led his University of Michigan football squad to a national…
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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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Governor Whitmer Continues to Block Real Tax Relief for All Workers

January 12, 2024 Government
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced with great fanfare that 700,000 Michigan households were getting a new tax break. It was good news because any reduction…
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West Michigan Policy Forum Calls for Action to Grow Michigan’s Population

September 21, 2023 EconomyGovernment
September 18, 2023 TO: Michigan Population Commission Co-chairs John Rakolta and Shirley Stancato Individuals and families seek what is best in order to flourish. There are…
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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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Livengood: Michigan doesn’t have enough babies. Would paid leave help?

September 12, 2023 Government
“We all believe supporting working families is important, and our members provide paid leave benefits for their employees. But a government-mandated bureaucracy is not the…
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Is Gov. Whitmer’s New Education Department the Best Way to Improve our Schools?

August 17, 2023 EducationGovernment
Both the West Michigan Policy Forum and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agree that fundamental reforms need to be made when it comes to our state’s educational…
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Talent First Is A Powerful New Resource for Educational Accountability

July 19, 2023 EducationGovernment
Michigan’s education system is heading in the wrong direction. Thankfully, a new group is fighting for education that actually works for students and families: Talent…
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How To Do Criminal Justice Reform Right: Focus On “Earned Time”

July 12, 2023 Government
When it comes to making Michigan a top-10 state and economy, we can’t overlook criminal justice reform. The simple fact is that 32,186 Michigan residents…
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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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