Work Comp Premium Rate Continues Decline; Saving Employers $446 Million Since 2011
Michigan’s Workers’ Compensation system continues to benefit workers and job providers as the state’s pure premium advisory rate for work comp insurance will decrease by 9.3 percent for 2018. The Michigan Workers’ Compensation Agency announced that the state will see a cumulative decrease of 45 percent from 2011-2018, saving Michigan employers an estimated $446 million in workers’ compensation premiums[1]. The pure premium is instrumental in calculating a job provider’s overall expenses for workers’ compensation and is also a factor in employer insurance claims that cover costs for work-related injuries.
At Arts & Scraps, we believe that YOU make it magic. We know that we cannot do what we do without the strength of our volunteers. Each year, over 12,000 hours of volunteer work is donated, and we are looking to harness all of your love and support to help us grow. Because of that, we are expanding our volunteer options to include long-term opportunities. We are always looking for Board Members, but we also know that some are not able to become that involved, but still have more to give than coming once or twice. 
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) analyzed birth outcomes in the City of Flint before and after the change in water source to determine if there were any impacts on pregnancy outcomes. The result of this analysis showed no significant differences in birth outcomes for the City of Flint when comparing the pre and post water change time periods.
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross released the 
Here in Grand Rapids, ArtPrize Nine is upon us and the city’s S.O.R.T. stations are in full swing. As we work to limit the unnecessary waste going to the landfill, it seems like a perfect time to highlight an artist at ArtPrize who is fully embracing the spirit of conservation!