Election 2010
Dan Kildee has announced that he is running for the Democratic nomination for Governor. Ever since the departure of Lt. Gov. John Cherry from the gubernatorial race in early January, potential candidates have been getting …
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February 26, 2010
February 26, 2010
Senate Joins House in Passing Lifetime Benefits Ban
Both the House and Senate have now passed a bill that would end the so-called lifetime health benefits that lawmakers currently receive. Currently if a lawmaker serves at least six years, they are eligible to …
February 26, 2010
Bouchard Visits SBAM: Talks about Job Creation
This past Wednesday, Oakland County Sheriff and Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Bouchard held a press conference at SBAM’s Lansing headquarters. Bouchard presented his plans to make Michigan more competitive and to create jobs.The press conference …
February 26, 2010
Unionization of Business Owners?
This week bills have been introduced in the State Senate that would make clear that day care and home health care providers cannot be forced to join a union.The bills stem from an issue that …
February 26, 2010
(Audio) Small Business Champion Podcast: SBAM Leaders Talk to Congress About Health Care Reform
Michigan small business leaders were in the nation's capital this week to tell lawmakers what needs to be done to ensure genuine health care reform. Michael Rogers talks with SBAM's Vice President Government Relations David …
February 20, 2010
SBAM Members and Staff in D.C. Next Week
As Congress and the White House prepare for President Obama’s bipartisan health care reform summit next Thursday, SBAM will be on the ground in Washington meeting with members of the Michigan delegation.The election of Republican …
February 20, 2010
Consideration Being Given to Withhold State Employee Raise
As part of state employee contracts, unionized employees are scheduled to receive a 3 percent raise later this year. However, there is a provision in law that allows the legislature to reject the pay hike.The …
February 20, 2010
Election 2010: SBAM to Sponsor “Great Debates” Series
SBAM and 18 other groups will be sponsoring a series of debates this election season. Term limits will leave open seats for the Governor’s office, the Attorney General’s office and the Secretary of State. Dozens …
February 13, 2010
(Audio) Small Business Champion Podcast: Gov’s Tax Plan Long on Tax Hikes, Short on Real Reforms
Learn how you can fight the Granholm administration’s proposed sales tax on services. SBAM’s Michael Rogers talks with Vice President Government Relations David Palsrok about the tax hikes and less-than-robust spending cuts in the Governor’s …
February 13, 2010
Governor Releases 2010-2011 Budget
Yesterday Gov. Granholm presented her fiscal year 2010-2011 Budget to a joint session of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Her proposal relies on a new sales tax on services, future reductions in the MBT, …
February 13, 2010
SBAM Testifies Before House Committee on Economic Development
This week, SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler made a presentation before the House New Economy and Quality of Life Committee.The central topic of the hearing was “Michigan at the Crossroads: Ideas for Michigan’s Economic …
February 13, 2010
House Republicans Release Jobs Plan
This week, the House Republicans released a report that outlines their recommendations on how to improve Michigan’s economy and help create jobs. The basic message of the report is that government should get out of …
February 13, 2010
Election 2010
Bernero is in, Ilitch is out, Bowman is in and Ehlers retires. It was another busy week on the Democrat side of the gubernatorial equation. Also, long-time west Michigan Congressman Vern Ehlers announced that he …
February 12, 2010
SBAM in the News Opposing Tax Hikes
SBAM was prominent in the news media today as a leader in opposing Gov. Granholm’s proposed tax hikes:From the Detroit Free Press: “The sales tax on services is one we can't accept," said Rob Fowler, …
February 12, 2010
Small Businesses Criticize Gov’s Overemphasis on Tax Hikes, Lack of Spending Reforms
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is very disappointed with Gov. Granholm’s proposed 2010-2011 state budget. “Heavy on tax hikes, light on spending reforms and headed in the wrong direction in terms of the …
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