Advocacy

Stay informed on advocacy efforts driving growth and innovation in the bio-industry. This category features updates, initiatives, and insights focused on promoting policies and actions that support our thriving community.

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The clock is ticking! The SBIR and STTR programs, which fuel innovation and job creation, are set to expire on September 30, 2025. These...

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related...

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As the September 30, 2025 sunset date looms for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)...

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The Trump administration, according to a July 28, 2025 Wall Street Journal article (subscription-based), is reportedly exploring a major overhaul...

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The "One Big Beautiful Bill" is a piece of legislation currently being debated in Congress that among many other items, includes provisions...

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Michigan SB 223, legislation that would mandate additional reporting on the use of animals in research and establish formal processes for...

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The Michigan Senate’s proposal to eliminate the $15.7 million Innovation and Entrepreneurship budget line threatens to dismantle the very...

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MichBio was proud to once again participate in the annual Mackinac Policy Conference—an influential gathering of business, legislative, and...

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In the aftermath of the Mackinac Policy Conference, it was a privilege to meet directly with Governor Whitmer at the State Capitol this week and...

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U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, and Chris Coons (D-DE), and...

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Surgical smoke, the byproduct of heat-producing devices such as electrocautery units and lasers, poses a significant yet often overlooked...

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Scientific innovation in the United States has long stood as one of this country’s prominent contributions to global progress. Still, recent...

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