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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 …