Register Now for LARA’s Free Webinars and Seminars – Entrepreneurs interested in knowing more about available options for raising capital and many other issues important to the success of their new business can learn more by participating in several upcoming webinars or attending an upcoming seminar.More
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) and Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) today renewed a formal alliance to protect the safety and health of Michigan’s construction workers through increased communication, collaboration, awareness, and education and training opportunities. MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.More
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) and Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) today renewed a formal alliance to protect the safety and health of Michigan’s construction workers through increased communication, collaboration, awareness, and education and training opportunities. MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.More
Michigan’s regulatory systems have become more efficient for consumers and business customers as the Office of Regulatory Reinvention announced today the net rule reduction of more than 2,000 obsolete, burdensome and duplicative rules. The rules were rescinded while ensuring the state’s regulatory health, safety and consumer protections. Since Gov. Rick Snyder created the ORR in 2011 to increase the efficiency of Michigan’s government, the office has reviewed more than 19,000 rules and 900 rule sets, collected nearly 35,000 pages of non-rule regulatory actions and removed 3,573 unduly restrictive rules, with a net rule reduction of 2,127 administrative rules.More
Candidates seeking state licensure in the construction trades will soon find it much easier through a partnership of the Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) and PSI Services, LLC, (PSI) effective November 1. PSI will begin administering testing for candidates in the electrical field immediately with testing for additional trades soon to follow. There will be no change in applicant cost to take exams.More
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Deputy Director Wanda Stokes today announced the award of $867,000 in Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) grants to support worker safety and health across the state.More
Keep Halloween scary and safe this year by taking simple precautions to lower fire risk and avoid burn-related injuries. Have fun in flame-resistant costumes, trick-or-treat with flashlights or glow sticks, and use extreme caution if using candles to ensure a spooktacular good time.More
The East and West Michigan Districts of the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), a trade association representing the metalforming industry, renewed its formal alliance with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) today to help protect Michigan workers. The MIOSHA program is a part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).More
Michigan’s workers’ compensation system continues to demonstrate to job seekers and employers that our state has the right regulatory environment for economic growth while still protecting injured workers. More
