In Michigan, we’ve had the opportunity to feel and see the prosperity and success being a right-to-work state brings (RTW). And, we’re not alone in…
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We’re still fighting to protect our students’ educational growth - and this year, our third graders are on the front lines. Democrats want to repeal…
You may have seen our recent op-ed in The Detroit News on the benefits of Right-to-work. And you may have heard our conversation with Michael…
2023 New Year’s Resolution: Doing What’s Right for Michigan Children
January 9, 2023
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Wishful thinking is failing Michigan’s students - we need action. We can’t let another 12 months go by with record-high spending at the K-12 level…
A Tale of Two Economies: Possibilities of Michigan’s Right-to-work
December 15, 2022
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As Michigan’s Right-to-work (RTW) law celebrates 10 years as a statute, it also faces the possibility of repeal from the incoming Democratic majority. In this…
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In Michigan, we’ve had the opportunity to feel and see the prosperity and success being a right-to-work state brings (RTW). And, we’re not alone in…
We’re still fighting to protect our students’ educational growth - and this year, our third graders are on the front lines. Democrats want to repeal…
You may have seen our recent op-ed in The Detroit News on the benefits of Right-to-work. And you may have heard our conversation with Michael…
2023 New Year’s Resolution: Doing What’s Right for Michigan Children
January 9, 2023
EducationGovernment
Wishful thinking is failing Michigan’s students - we need action. We can’t let another 12 months go by with record-high spending at the K-12 level…
A Tale of Two Economies: Possibilities of Michigan’s Right-to-work
December 15, 2022
GovernmentLabor
As Michigan’s Right-to-work (RTW) law celebrates 10 years as a statute, it also faces the possibility of repeal from the incoming Democratic majority. In this…
Small Business in Michigan Continues to Take Punches with Judicial Overturn of Changes Made to Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage
December 14, 2022
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In 2018, at the urging of the National Federation of Independent Business in Michigan (NFIB) and the business community, the Michigan legislature adopted the minimum…
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As the legislative session winds down, investors and leaders of the West Michigan Policy Forum heard from Michigan Representative Matt Hall of Comstock Township about…
Caught between record-low unemployment and record-high inflation, it’s no secret that entrepreneurs are facing unprecedented challenges. It’s rare to enter a retail store or restaurant…
Beyond Fiscal Year 2023: Michigan has $7 Billion and We Need to Ensure it Gets in the Right Hands
September 7, 2022
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There’s $7 billion that remains available on Michigan’s balance sheet, half of which is leftover one-time federal stimulus dollars. Michigan’s fiscal year 2023 budget signed…
Do you know what one of the key elements to a thriving economy is? It’s often overlooked and underestimated, but it’s the foundation for a…
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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In Michigan, we’ve had the opportunity to feel and see the prosperity and success being a right-to-work state brings (RTW). And, we’re not alone in…
You may have seen our recent op-ed in The Detroit News on the benefits of Right-to-work. And you may have heard our conversation with Michael…
A Tale of Two Economies: Possibilities of Michigan’s Right-to-work
December 15, 2022
GovernmentLabor
As Michigan’s Right-to-work (RTW) law celebrates 10 years as a statute, it also faces the possibility of repeal from the incoming Democratic majority. In this…
Small Business in Michigan Continues to Take Punches with Judicial Overturn of Changes Made to Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage
December 14, 2022
GovernmentLabor
In 2018, at the urging of the National Federation of Independent Business in Michigan (NFIB) and the business community, the Michigan legislature adopted the minimum…
Protecting Right-to-Work Laws: The Window of Freedom for Michigan Workers
December 9, 2022
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Ten years ago we came together to protect the interest of all Michigan workers, unions, and our state’s economy by advocating to make Michigan a…
Caught between record-low unemployment and record-high inflation, it’s no secret that entrepreneurs are facing unprecedented challenges. It’s rare to enter a retail store or restaurant…
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Never before in US history have dollars flowed from Washington to the states the way they currently are. The price tag: $350 billion for eligible…
Protecting Lives and Livelihoods through #OpenMiSafely
November 14, 2021
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The West Michigan Policy Forum took communicating messaging and actions very seriously from the early onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal first and foremost…