Last September, the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, as part of the Small Business for a Better Michigan coalition, filed an amicus brief with the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) urging them to reverse a lower court decision that found the 2018 enactment of Michigan’s paid sick leave and minimum wage laws unconstitutional. Today, we are … Important Amicus Brief Victory
Proposal 3 On Tuesday, November 8, Michigan voters will be asked to weigh in on numerous federal, state, and local races. As in many election years, citizens will also be asked to vote on a series of statewide ballot proposals seeking to implement policy changes via constitutional amendment. While ballot proposals are typically listed last … Proposal 3 of 2022
Proposal 2 On Tuesday, November 8, Michigan voters will be asked to weigh in on numerous federal, state, and local races. As in many election years, citizens will also be asked to vote on a series of statewide ballot proposals seeking to implement policy changes via constitutional amendment. While ballot proposals are typically listed last … Proposal 2 of 2022
Proposal 1 On Tuesday, November 8, Michigan voters will be asked to weigh in on numerous federal, state, and local races. As in many election years, citizens will also be asked to vote on a series of statewide ballot proposals seeking to implement policy changes via constitutional amendment. While ballot proposals are typically listed last … Proposal 1 of 2022
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, as part of the Small Business for a Better Michigan coalition, has officially filed an amicus brief with the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) urging them to reverse the Michigan Court of Claims’ (COC) July 19, 2022 decision that found the enactment of Michigan’s existing paid sick leave and minimum wage laws unconstitutional.
Hey Siri, What is a Recession? No one seems to agree on what the definition of recession is right now, let alone if we’re presently in one. These are words I never thought I’d have to write and yet the current debate is so intense Wikipedia has actually blocked new users from editing its recession … Hey Siri, What is a Recession?
Changes to Michigan’s Minimum Wage and Paid Medical Leave Laws Last month, Michigan’s Court of Claims ruled the Michigan Legislature’s 2018 “adopt and amend” strategy employed to find a workable compromise to two ballot initiatives was unconstitutional. This sent shockwaves throughout the state’s business community and immediately triggered a vigorous court battle to slow down … Changes to Michigan’s Minimum Wage and Paid Medical Leave Laws
Childcare Reform Efforts While Michigan’s business community has grappled with a historic labor shortage, chambers like ours have been working overtime to identify and promote policy changes that will eliminate any and all barriers to re-entering the workforce. One commonly cited barrier, both pre- and post-pandemic, has been the lack of access to affordable childcare … Childcare Reform Efforts
Beware the “Base Effect” The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released their much anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for the month of April. I’ve covered several past reports at length in my columns, but this may just be the most interesting one yet. Before we jump into why, let’s take a quick look … Beware the “Base Effect”
Expansion of the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit The Governor and Michigan legislature are making budget decisions this month that will have decades-long implications for individuals and communities across the state. One way we believe they could positively impact the economic well-being of all Michiganders is by expanding Michigan’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). State … Expansion of the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit
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