Manufacturing ’ s Plan for Michigan
The 2017-2018 MMA Legislative & Regulatory Agenda
January 2017 MiMfg Magazine 5
Thanks to strong support of MMA ’ s advocacy efforts , we have reinvigorated Michigan ’ s economic environment through sensible , pro-manufacturing policies .
Our state is leading the nation in manufacturing job growth , with 167,000 new manufacturing jobs created since the recession . With more than $ 1 billion in annual , MMA-driven savings , Michigan is once again an attractive location for manufacturers to expand their business . This is clear evidence that a pro-manufacturing agenda helps more than just manufacturers — it has a positive impact on the entire Michigan economy .
MMA is manufacturing-focused and member-driven and our Legislative & Regulatory Agenda is crafted by members who believe a more competitive manufacturing industry is possible . This Agenda will be made available to the Snyder Administration , the office of every State Senator and Representative , every state agency and every point along Michigan ’ s policymaking process . Decision-makers will be informed from day one as to the needs of Michigan ’ s largest sector of the economy .
Each section of the MMA Legislative & Regulatory Agenda focuses on the specific needs of industry leaders with the ultimate goal of creating a stronger state economy . Below are a few of the many issues we ’ ll be fighting for on behalf of manufacturers of all sizes over the next two years .
Tax
• Assist every manufacturer in qualifying for the Personal Property Tax exemption
• Attract new business growth through economic development incentive programs
• Craft a more competitive state tax structure
Workforce
• Protect employer rights in the workplace
• Block efforts to create government mandates
• Defend cost-saving reforms
Talent
• Promote career-focused education
• Change the public perception of manufacturing careers
• Eliminate barriers to effective job training programs
Energy
• Make reliability and cost-effectiveness a priority of state energy policy
• Preserve Michigan ’ s 10 percent electric choice system
• Oppose expansion of the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard
Environmental
• Encourage greater cleanup efforts
• Develop efficient , responsive permitting programs
• Reduce , limit or eliminate environmental fees
Health Care
• Repeal the Health Insurance Claims Assessment ( HICA ) tax
• Control the rising cost of health care
• Defend against health care mandates
Regulatory
• Ensure state regulations do not exceed federal law
• Reduce regulatory program fees on manufacturers
• Eliminate burdensome regulations
Manufacturing ’ s Plan for Michigan
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The 2017-2018 Michigan Manufacturing Agenda
Download your copy of the MMA Legislative & Regulatory Agenda : www . mimfg . org .
MMA ’ s dedicated member companies employ more than 600,000 men and women statewide . They are the backbone of every community and lead to the development of better schools , better hospitals and more police , fire and ambulance services . Wherever manufacturing exists , other businesses always pop up . Michigan manufacturers have a strong voice and , during the 2017-2018 Legislative Session , that voice will be loud and it will be heard .
MMA will continue our efforts to work with the Governor and Legislature to accelerate Michigan ’ s manufacturing-based recovery and increase the competitiveness of every employer . Manufacturing is in Michigan ’ s DNA and the rest of the world will be watching what we do to propel it forward . 6