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James Up 18 Points In Primary; Stevens Does Better In Detroit Chamber Poll

A new survey of likely Republican primary voters shows U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) holding an 18-point lead in the 2026 GOP gubernatorial race

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May 5, 2026

$63B Government Omnibus Budget Clears Senate; What Were The Republican Amendments?

Senate Democrats Wednesday adopted their $63 billion budget proposal for state departments and government programs

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May 5, 2026

Michigan’s UIA Offers One-Time Waiver for Employers Who Missed Q1 2026 Wage Report Deadline

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is offering a one-time waiver for penalty and interest for employers who missed the April 27, 2026, deadline

May 4, 2026

The Small Business Briefing – May 4, 2026

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

May 3, 2026

Human Strategy and Understanding of AI are Crucial to Modern Marketing Success

Human insight and strategic thinking remain essential to marketing success, even as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the industry.

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May 2, 2026

Are Employees Rethinking What Career Success Looks Like?

A recent survey from MyPerfectResume highlights a shift many HR leaders are already sensing...

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May 1, 2026

Small Business by the Numbers: Why Michigan’s Future is Built by Entrepreneurs

As National Small Business Week begins, it's worth pausing to recognize a simple truth about Michigan's economy.

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May 1, 2026

Update to the Implementation of the DEI Executive Order

A memorandum dated April 17, 2026, directed to the Chief Acquisition Officers, et. al., by the Executive Order 14398 (EO 14398 or EO) of March 26, 2026

April 30, 2026

What’s New – Michigan Youth Employment Law

Michigan has enacted significant updates to the Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA)...

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April 29, 2026

The Jetsons Imagined the Future. Are We There Yet?

Every so often, it’s worth stepping back and asking a simple question: Are we actually as advanced as we think we are?

April 28, 2026

61% Of Registered MI Voters Say Yes To Changing Regulations To Build More Homes

Sixty-one percent of registered voters in Michigan believe the state needs more housing, and that regulations should be altered to permit more home-building

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April 28, 2026

Legislative ‘Pork’ Set At $145M In House’s Budget

A House subcommittee advanced a Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bill Tuesday that includes a $145.3 million fund for legislative “pork” projects

April 27, 2026

The Small Business Briefing – April 27, 2026

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

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April 27, 2026

SBAM Board Speaks Out on Rising Health Care Costs Facing Small Businesses

A message from SBAM leadership – and how small business owners can engage Health care affordability has become one of the most pressing challenges facing Michigan’s small businesses. Year after […]

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April 26, 2026

Satisfaction is Not the Same as Loyalty: What Employers Need to Know Right Now

A new workforce study from HR technology company Isolved is raising important questions for employers who assume their workforce is stable.