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License to (Not) Work: Mackinac Center Releases New Study on Occupational Licensing

Assessing the impact of arbitrary licensing laws on the Michigan economy

… 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 …

Universal Licensing Reciprocity Would Boost Michigan’s Workforce and Economy

Report shows how to remove needless obstacles for licensed professionals

… 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 …

Unlocking Economic Opportunity in Michigan

New report exposes state’s occupational licensing problems

… 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 …

Mackinac Center Sues State in Latest Transparency Lawsuit

Licensing agency has ignored FOIA law for months

… 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 …

Mackinac Center Praises Bipartisan Proposal to Increase Job Opportunities for Military Families

Lawmakers and the governor should build on recommendations and reform licensing rules more broadly

… 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 …

State Releases Documents After Mackinac Center Files FOIA Lawsuit

Licensing department delayed releasing COVID-related records for six months

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 …

Mackinac Center Praises 'Good Moral Character' Licensing Reform

A past mistake should not automatically prevent people from honest work

… 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 …

New Report Shows Policymakers How to Analyze Occupational Licensing Laws

Analysis can help states right-size regulations

… 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 …

Statements From Mackinac Center Policy Experts On Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address

… 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 …

Mackinac Center Applauds Gov. Snyder’s ‘Outside the Box’ Reforms

Reforms expand economic opportunities for Michigan citizens seeking a second chance

… 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 …

Legislature May Give Away $1.6 Billion ‘Racino’ Windfall

For Immediate Release

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 …

Mackinac Center Applauds Gov. Whitmer’s Loosening of Health Care Regulations

Health care workers will have more flexibility in responding to COVID-19 virus

… 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 …

Americans for Prosperity, Mackinac Center Join to Aid Lawmakers in Addressing COVID-19 Crisis

Partnership focuses on key reforms to expand access to critical services and empower entrepreneurs

… 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 …

Mackinac Center Announces 2023 Policy Priorities

Worker freedom, government transparency, rejecting corporate welfare are key issues

… 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 …

Mackinac Center Releases 2019 Policy Recommendations

The Mackinac Center releases 2019 policy recommendations

… 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 …

Mackinac Center Applauds Michigan Senate Resolution Blocking Forced Unionization

The state has no right to force companies to unionize

… 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 …

Mackinac Center Statement on How the State Can Fight COVID-19

A statement from the Mackinac Center

… 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 …

Mackinac Center Statement on the Recommendations of the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration

Recommendations are comprehensive and discerning

… 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 …

Lawmakers Could Balance Budget by Cutting Spending and Selling State Assets

For Immediate Release

… 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 …

Alcohol-Market Controls Like Michigan’s Do Not Appear to Advance Public Health and Safety, Study Finds

State economic restrictions raise consumer prices, reduce availability and limit entrepreneurial opportunities to no clear end, say authors

… 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” …