… MIDLAND — Occupational licensing increases costs for consumers … Working: How Michigan’s Licensing Laws Hurt Workers and Consumers … Michigan residents need a license from the state to perform … and hearing aid dealers. Licenses are widely believed to be … this. The study shows how licenses are created at the insistence …
… The Benefits of Universal Licensing Reciprocity for Michigan” … how Michigan’s burdensome licensing laws discourage workers from … The solution is universal licensing reciprocity. Everyone agrees … Recognizing the occupational licenses earned in other states would … entrepreneurs. Universal licensing reciprocity ensures that …
… look at the occupational licensing laws that impact nearly one … certain jobs. While some licenses may protect public health … consequences of occupational licensing. Michigan's licensing landscape: A comprehensive examination of the state's licensing mandates, including the number …
… The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed its latest lawsuit related to government transparency, suing the state after the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs refused to provide public documents. “Gov. Whitmer came into office promising transparency, even signing an executive order …
… package to reform occupational licensing requirements for all military … studies on occupational licensing in Michigan. "More than one-third … that require a professional license, many of which do not transfer … continue reforming and reducing licensing requirements across the board.” … and Florida in universal license recognition. That would allow …
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, in a settlement with the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, finally released documents related to complaints about businesses suspected of violating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 executive orders. The Mackinac Center took legal action after …
… obtaining an occupational license. The following is a statement … Michigan require a state license, which mandates fees, classroom … The vast majority of these licenses restrict people with any … criminal record from getting a license, including roofers, cosmetologists, … database of every occupational license in Michigan as well as two …
… to analyze occupational licensing laws to help ensure they … subject to occupational licensing laws, a massive increase … are seeking to review the licensing regulations they have on … before they are granted a license to work legally. But how, … process of occupational licensing requirements. If enacted …
… mentioned that might do a little – permitting and license recognition, for instance. But most of her recommendations … her efforts to support recognizing out-of-state licenses and reviewing licensing regulations that are on the books so Michiganders …
… and people seeking an occupational license will no longer be disqualified just … Michigan jobs now require a state license, which mandates fees, training, exams … more. The vast majority of these licenses, prior to Gov. Snyder’s executive … will ensure that prisoners meet the licensing requirements prior to enrolling …
Gambling license auction could wipe out entire budget deficit … would effectively give away licenses to for-profit operators of … tracks. Similar gambling licenses have sold elsewhere for hundreds … LaFaive. "Selling racino licenses could wipe out the expected … on the value of gambling licenses, reports that in 2000 a Michigan …
… services. Allows the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to grant … without completing the required licensing exams. Nurses may also renew their licenses without having to complete continuing … education requirements for all medical licenses. Loosens other government restrictions …
… American Health Care System Pass occupational licensing recognition across state lines for doctors, nurses, … Enact national recognition of state occupational licenses to increase the flow of vital goods and services, … serving their communities during this trying time. Licensing reform is one way we can help unleash innovation …
… workers in Michigan are required to get a state license to work legally. Reducing occupational licensing burdens, requiring licensing reciprocity with other states and expanding scope …
… implement these reforms. Reduce Occupational Licensing Burdens: Michigan should make it easier for former … work by allowing them to obtain an occupational license. The state should also join five other states … necessity and propriety of all state occupational licenses. Defend Medicaid Work Requirements: Work or …
… marijuana businesses. The Marijuana Regulatory Agency, a state department, has been pursuing rules that would force any company applying for a marijuana license to enter into a “labor peace agreement.” This would essentially force the employer to accept unionization, whether they want to or not. It applies …
… communications at the Mackinac Center. "Earlier this year, Gov. Whitmer smartly rolled back 'Certificate of Need' regulations on medical providers and licensing rules on workers. The state should suspend laws that limit hospitals and workers to help Michigan fight the virus." For more on the Mackinac …
… are a threat to public safety and develop alternative punishments for people who violated a law but are not a public safety risk. When drivers’ licenses can be suspended for matters unrelated to traffic safety, more people wind up in jail. When every misdemeanor offense is eligible for arrest, more …
… dollars from asset sales, including the sale of new “racino” gambling licenses that otherwise would be given away to gaming interests, according to the … million to $1.6 billion – sell instead of give away new “racino” gambling licenses; $313 million – reduce state revenue sharing to within $313 million of …
… market reform, U.S. states are divided into two basic groups: the 32 “license” states, which simply license private alcohol producers, wholesalers and retailers; and the 18 “control” …
… and governor from public documents disclosure. Reforms to the criminal justice system are highlighted, as are changes to arbitrary occupational licensing regulations. These policies combine to put needless hurdles in the way of people trying to finding a job. Many Michiganders are faced with increasing …
… cited by the Michigan State Police for violating the executive orders. In the afternoon of May 28, Huff was visited by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, as well as the local police force. “Sarah Huff, like many Michiganders, has just been trying to make ends meet,” said Patrick …
… Police Department practice that allows officers to fingerprint a detained individual if they are not carrying an approved ID card, such as a driver’s license. The fingerprinting is done without a warrant and without any charges filed against the individual. The fingerprint records are then stored in a police …
… called Michigan home for nearly 14 years. He started at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in 2009 and has authored policy studies on occupational licensing, civil asset forfeiture, internet broadband and measuring poverty. His work has been published by The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, Detroit …
… taxpayers footing the bill. One positive that came from Gov. Whitmer’s population growth council’s report was the recommendation to remove unnecessary licensing barriers that prevent people from working. Policymakers should reduce those burdens and promote a thorough review of other harmful regulations and …
… before contacting other state departments because, as Braun noted: "This department has a diverse mission, handling everything from boat trailer license plates to campaign finance violations. If they can open up their expenditures, other state departments should be able to do the same." Braun also …
… attending a party at a Detroit art museum had their vehicles impounded by police, all because the museum was suspected of not possessing a proper license to serve alcohol. Another case mentioned in the report is that of a Red Cross worker whose vehicle was forfeited after a passenger in her car was …
… and providing critical care — orders that have included a number of recommendations made by the Mackinac Center. While last week's order removed licensing barriers for certain medical personnel, it also lifted certificate-of-need laws, which have historically restricted the number of hospital beds, …
… University of Michigan for heavily redacting information requested under FOIA. The Center recently settled a case with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs after the department significantly delayed releasing public information. You can learn more about the lawsuit here. You …
… normal legislative process and be independently evaluated against other projects and services. Regularly reviewing each of the 180-plus occupational licensing laws that are on the books and ensuring jobs are being licensed only when that regulation directly improves public health and safety. Ditching Certificate …
… per-student funding levels. The blueprint calls for an end to the ban on Internet wine sales. It also recommends creating a market for "vanity" license plates by allowing citizens to bid for the ones they really wantand using to extra money generated to pay for much-needed road repair. "We want …
… merely wanted these other departments to do what the Secretary of State has already proven is possible. If the department in charge of everything from license plates to free and fair elections can do it, then why can’t the rest?" The Office of the Governor responded with a letter stating that the executive …
… statewide in light of Michiganders’ millions of liquor purchases every year. According to the state Liquor Control Commission’s 2009 Revenue, Sales and Licensing Statistics report, some 6.7 million cases of liquor were sold in Michigan in fiscal 2009 at a cost of more than $940 million. “Other studies suggest …
… to be legal, but was sentenced to 270 days in prison and a $10,000 fine for unlawfully disposing of the tires because the facility didn’t have a license. Lisa Snyder, who faced charges of operating an illegal daycare because she helped her neighbor’s children board the school bus each morning, free …
… reducing overcriminalization and overregulation, and reforming the police disciplinary process. Changes are needed to the arbitrary occupational licensing regulations, which put needless hurdles in the way of people trying to finding a job or start their own business. “Pod learning” is a new educational …
… insurance fraud authority. Increase the number of state troopers. Create a “next generation” 9-1-1 system. Proposed 2013 Limitations Streamline licensing regulations for veterans who obtained training while in the military as truck drivers, mechanics or EMTs. Capping unlimited lifetime personal injury …
… into a fragile, weather-dependent house of cards. “In Michigan, for example, utilities just closed a nuclear plant nine years before its operating license expired, even though the plant produced more reliable and emissions-free electricity than all of the state’s wind and solar facilities combined,” …
… you in the Legislature to adopt legislation..." that would raise the compulsory school attendance age to 18, and prohibit the issuance of drivers licenses to those who do not comply. "We’ll fund these [Great Lakes, Great Hopes] scholarships with private donations today,..." and add tax dollars to them …
