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The Detroit News: A better future for Michigan families started with better policy | Opinion

May 20, 2026 In the News
In a Detroit News op-ed, West Michigan Policy Forum President & CEO Jase Bolger warns that Michigan's house is on fire and lays out a…
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Michigan Is Falling Behind. Here’s Our Plan to Drive Ahead.

May 13, 2026 EconomyGovernment
Facts matter, and the simple truth is that Michigan is falling behind. Whether it be personal income for our workers, reading performance for our kids, or the…

Detroit Regional Chamber: This Week in Government: Invest in MI Kids Organizers Suspend Petition Drive; Look Instead to 2028 Ballot

May 13, 2026 In the News
The ballot measure campaign to place a surcharge on the income tax of Michigan’s wealthiest earners and put the money toward public schools is suspending…

Michigan’s Big Show: Jase Bolger, President and CEO of the West Michigan Policy Forum

May 12, 2026 In the News
Michigan is talking. Our May 11 forum on the state's economic outlook sparked media engagement from across the state, carrying the case for bold reform…

Crain’s Detrit Business: Ballot drive to raise income tax on high earners in Michigan is dead for 2026o

March 12, 2026 In the News
Organizers behind the so-called “Invest in MI Kids” ballot initiative have suspended their effort to place a graduated income tax proposal on Michigan’s 2026 ballot after…
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How Tailored Solutions Can Help Michigan’s Small Businesses Navigate New Paid Sick Leave Laws

October 28, 2024 GovernmentLabor
Effective February 21, 2025, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act will replace the Paid Medical Leave Act, following the Michigan Supreme Court's July 2024 ruling. As…

Jose Gonzalez: Small Businesses Should Work Together to Affect Real Change in Lansing

October 3, 2024 EconomyGovernment
Small businesses are the cornerstone of Michigan’s economy, particularly in West Michigan, where local entrepreneurs fuel innovation and job creation. Yet, misguided policy decisions in…

West Michigan Policy Forum Highlights Urgent Need for Economic Reform and Business-Friendly Policies During Biennial Conference

October 1, 2024 EducationGovernment
The West Michigan Policy Forum (WMPF) recently wrapped up its highly anticipated biennial conference in Grand Rapids, where nearly 300 business leaders, policymakers, and community…

Lansing’s Elected Leaders Send Misguided State Budget to Governor for Her Signature

July 1, 2024 Government
It’s been said that democracy dies in darkness. In related news, our state Legislature formally approved an irresponsible state budget in the dark of night…

As State Elected Officials Head up for Mackinac Island Conference, They’re Still Fudging The Numbers When It Comes to Teacher Retirement System Raid Proposal

May 29, 2024 EducationGovernment
Michigan’s state elected officials still have important work to do on the state budget; work they should discuss this week at the annual Mackinac Policy…
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Spring Has Sprung, but Michigan’s Economy Feeling the Effects of a Late Frost

April 26, 2024 EconomyGovernment
Although it’s been said that April showers bring May flowers, not everything is coming up roses for Michigan’s economy. Our economic garden, if you will,…
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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 (RTW) state brings. And, we’re not alone in…
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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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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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Protecting Right-to-work Laws: The Window of Freedom for Michigan Workers

December 9, 2022 GovernmentLabor
10 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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