Great Lakes Wire

Sarah Miller and Jacob Manning from the Small Business Association of Michigan provided updates on several issues affecting small businesses in a recent briefing. The topics discussed included ongoing state budget negotiations, legislative actions, upcoming elections, ballot initiatives, and policy developments.

The briefing addressed delays in Michigan’s state budget process. There was also discussion about a House vote concerning the suspension of legislator pay if budgets are not completed on time. Updates were given on the 2026 gubernatorial election, including Mayor Duggan’s decision to run for office.

Other subjects covered included the Board of State Canvassers’ review of a campaign finance ballot initiative and testimony related to House Bill 4582, which concerns premises liability law. The status of federal and state aid for Northern Michigan following a recent ice storm was also discussed.

For additional information and resources, viewers were encouraged to visit the organization’s news page at https://www.sbam.org/news/.