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10 Reasons Why Right-to-work is Right for Michigan

February 2, 2023 GovernmentLabor
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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Defending the Laws That Benefit Michigan Students

January 31, 2023 EducationGovernment
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…
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Preserving Michigan’s Right-to-work

January 25, 2023 GovernmentLabor
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…
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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…
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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…
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10 Reasons Why Right-to-work is Right for Michigan

February 2, 2023 GovernmentLabor
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…
Article

Defending the Laws That Benefit Michigan Students

January 31, 2023 EducationGovernment
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…
Article

Preserving Michigan’s Right-to-work

January 25, 2023 GovernmentLabor
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…
Article

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…
Article

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…
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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…
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Legislative Conversation with Rep. Matt Hall

November 23, 2022 EducationGovernmentTalent
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…

Second-chance Hiring Can Benefit Your Business

October 14, 2022 LaborTalent
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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Beyond Fiscal Year 2023: Michigan has $7 Billion and We Need to Ensure it Gets in the Right Hands

September 7, 2022 GovernmentTalent
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…
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Michiganders need more housing options for a thriving economy

July 14, 2022 LaborTalent
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…
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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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10 Reasons Why Right-to-work is Right for Michigan

February 2, 2023 GovernmentLabor
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…
Article

Preserving Michigan’s Right-to-work

January 25, 2023 GovernmentLabor
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…
Article

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…
Article

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…
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Protecting Right-to-Work Laws: The Window of Freedom for Michigan Workers

December 9, 2022 GovernmentLabor
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…

Second-chance Hiring Can Benefit Your Business

October 14, 2022 LaborTalent
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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Federal ARP Dollars

January 14, 2022 GovernmentHealthcare
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…
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Protecting Lives and Livelihoods through #OpenMiSafely

November 14, 2021 GovernmentHealthcare
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…
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