Senate Passes Housing Affordability Proposal

Senate Passes Housing Affordability Proposal

This week, the Michigan Senate passed a bill increasing avenues for affordable housing through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Specifically, it would expand eligibility for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Program to include...
Medical Debt Forgiveness Passes

Medical Debt Forgiveness Passes

The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation addressing the growing problem of medical debt in Michigan. Key Points: House Bills 6071-6073 were introduced by Representatives Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson), Steve Frisbie (R-Pennfield Twp.), and Karl Bohnak...
Changes to Work Share Program

Changes to Work Share Program

Updates are planned for next month to the state’s Work Share Program, administered by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). The change will give employers more options for adjusting work hours and preventing layoffs. The change was part of bipartisan...
Committee Considers Surveillance Pricing

Committee Considers Surveillance Pricing

This week, the House Regulatory Reform Committee heard testimony on two bills that would prohibit surveillance pricing in Michigan. Key Points: House Bills 6098 and 6099 were introduced by Representatives Steve Frisbie (R-Pennfield Twp.) and Rylee Linting (R-Grosse...
Governor On Investment Mission

Governor On Investment Mission

On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off a week-long investment mission in Europe, aiming to build upon current engagement with European partners to attract job-creating investments and foster diplomatic partnerships. While overseas, she will be the only...