The dust is settling after U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Oakland County) announced he’ll not be seeking reelection in 2026 after two Senate terms, instead content to “pass the torch” to a new generation of leaders.
Four hour-long press conferences and nearly the entire month of January later, House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) unveiled Thursday his final slate of committee assignments with partisan margins nearly identical to the majority/minority split last term.
Preparing your small business for inclement weather and natural disasters is essential for ensuring continuity and protecting your assets.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity."
Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for organizations of all sizes. Only 34% of originations have a formalized cybersecurity program with an average cost of a cyber breach is $290,000.
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jami Moore, president of JEM Tech Group, a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan and member of the 2024 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.
Recent studies highlight a concerning rise in occupational fraud and dishonesty, signaling the urgency for organizations to implement robust deception detection training.
Last week President Trump ordered federal workers back into the office. His Executive Order directed federal agency leaders to “as soon as practicable” take “all necessary steps” to end remote work arrangements.
As someone who has seen firsthand the impact of adaptability, I wanted to share with you five insights recently posted on hbr.org that create a competitive advantage by fostering change agility within organizations.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has officially announced she's running for governor, dropping a campaign video Wednesday morning touting her resume of investigating radical extremist groups, teaching civil rights and voting rights law and supporting government transparency.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
The House of Representatives has passed two bills – HB 4001 and 4002 – in an effort to fix pending changes to Michigan’s minimum wage structure and the Earned Sick […]
The first two introduced bills this term became the first two bills to pass the House Thursday, HB 4001 and HB 4002, which keep the tipped wage credit in place, adjust the minimum wage increase …
I-9 audits have increased, and with the new administration, this is expected to continue.
If 2024 was the year of AI, 2025 will be the year of transformation. Industries, people, and workplaces are increasingly integrating AI-enabled technologies into their everyday operations.
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the proper evidentiary standard of proof for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cases is a “preponderance of the evidence” – not the higher standard of “clear …
