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Will Michigan’s Mandatory Paid Leave Actually Work?

September 21, 2023 EconomyGovernment

Michigan has a bad track record of government-run programs. That’s worth remembering now that Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature are trying to pass a…

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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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As Michigan Loses Population, current Maryland resident Tyler W. Tells His Own Personal Story

August 21, 2023 Economy

Second to last. That’s where Michigan stands on population growth, compared to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In the two decades between…

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Legislature Targeting ‘A-F’ State Law That Requires Michigan Public Schools to be Accountable and Transparent

March 28, 2023 EducationGovernment

Our state Legislature is taking troubling steps to make Michigan public schools less accountable and transparent to parents and taxpayers. The state House has approved…

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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Business Coalition Advocates Against Right-to-work Repeal Took Courageous Stand

March 24, 2023 Government

The West Michigan Policy Forum today thanked state business coalition members for taking a brave stand against repealing the state’s landmark right-to-work law. WMPF Policy…

Media Mention, RTW

I know firsthand how much right to work matters. Don’t repeal it, Michigan.

March 13, 2023 Government

In Michigan right to work has been a cornerstone of a plan to make it a top 10 state for business. A repeal of the…

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Legislature Ignoring the Will of the People by Attempting to Repeal State’s Right-to-work Law

March 13, 2023 Government

Although right-to-work continues to be strongly supported by a majority of Michigan residents, the state House recently approved bills to repeal our state’s RTW law. …

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Loud Population Trends in Michigan and Across the Country: Coincidence, Correlation, or Causation?

March 1, 2023 GovernmentTalent

Nearly 50,000 people have fled Michigan over the last three years, moving to states like Florida, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Arizona.…

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