Yesterday, the House and Senate agreed to language that would ban smoking in the workplace for most businesses in Michigan. Governor Granholm has indicated that she will sign the bill.In somewhat of a surprise move …
Both the House and Senate are working on bills that make educational reforms that will allow the state to potentially qualify for federal money. For the most part, these reforms are a positive step toward …
Last week, The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would make permanent the current estate tax rate of 45 percent with exemption levels of $3.5 million for individuals and $7 million for couples.Under the …
In Lansing, the House Labor Committee took up a bill that would require employers to notify their employees about eligibility requirements for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). SBAM was on hand to oppose the …
SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with David Palsrok, SBAM vice president government relations, about legislative efforts to change Labor Day school start-ups and reform PA 312. Click here to listen.
SBAM supports total repeal of Public Act 312, the law that requires binding arbitration to resolve disputes between public safety unions and local municipalities.“PA 312 raises the price of government by mandating unaffordable labor costs …
SBAM staff and volunteer leaders are quoted in two Detroit News articles about technology.The business of social networking notes the challenges facing small business owners in finding a profitable use for social networking tools.But “Web-based …
Bills were introduced earlier in the year that would mandate that businesses provide seven days of paid sick leave for their employees. To date those bills have not been given serious consideration, as Congress has dealt with more …
State Representative Alma Wheeler Smith (D-Salem Twp.) has announced a proposal that would increase tax revenues by $6.5 billion. Smith, who has announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, hopes to have …
Urge Congress to Support Permanent Estate Tax Relief Please take a few moments to contact your lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives and ask for his or her support for finding a permanent solution …
SBAM's Vice President Small Business Services Scott Lyon comments on a recent Congressional Budget Office report that says federal health insurance reform will have little impact on health insurance premiums. Excerpt of his Forum post:"Our …