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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency to launch new employer platform in December

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 16, 2025

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is preparing to switch from its current MiWAM system to a new platform, MiUI, in December.

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U.S. Chamber seeks business input on new $100,000 H-1B visa fee

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 16, 2025

The U.S. Chamber is considering ways to challenge a new Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.

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Michigan invests $2 million in regional projects to address workforce needs

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and the Michigan Workforce Development Board have allocated $2 million in grants to support regional workforce initiatives across the state.

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Mackinac Center promotes Cami Pendell to vice president for government affairs

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 13, 2025

Cami Pendell has been promoted to vice president for government affairs at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

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Michigan Chamber urges swift resolution as federal government shutdown continues

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 9, 2025

The federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, after Congress and the Trump Administration failed to agree on a Continuing Resolution for funding.

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Michigan legislature votes to decouple from federal tax reforms affecting business taxes

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 9, 2025

Michigan lawmakers have voted to separate the state’s tax code from several federal tax reforms included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

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Michigan highlights workforce initiatives during National Manufacturing Week

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 6, 2025

Michigan is marking National Manufacturing Week by highlighting the importance of its manufacturing sector and workforce development efforts.

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ACLU of Michigan issues guidance urging state police agencies not to enforce federal immigration laws

By L. A. Kennedy | Sep 24, 2025

The ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) have distributed legal guidance to law enforcement agencies across Michigan, advising them on their responsibilities regarding immigration enforcement.