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A Response for Drug Pricing Reform - Addressing Insurance Cost Drivers
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Nov 2

In a recent Detroit Free Press op-ed, MichBio CEO, Stephen Rapundalo, responded to an article by the CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan...

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Michigan House Advances HB 4254 - MichBio Raises Concerns Over Research & Economic Impacts
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Nov 2

On October 30, 2025, the Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee voted 13-0-2 to discharge House Bill 4254. The bill, introduced by Rep....

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Senate Advances Revised BIOSECURE Act — What it Means for Biotech and Biopharma
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Oct 17

On October 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate took a major step toward embedding a retooled BIOSECURE Act into national policy by approving it as an...

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Proposed Section 232 Investigation on Med Device Imports Could Undermine U.S., MI's Medtech Strength
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Oct 17

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to launch a Section 232 investigation into imports of medical devices and related equipment has...

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NIH Licensing Guidelines Put Life Sciences Innovation at Risk 
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Oct 2

The Trump Administration has chosen to uphold NIH’s new “access planning” licensing guidelines, a regulatory shift...

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Parsing A New Drug Pricing Deal and What It Means for Innovation 
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Oct 2

The September 30, 2025, announcement that Pfizer will cut prices on selected drugs (particularly for Medicaid and uninsured populations), tied...

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SBIR/STTR Programs at Risk: Coalition Calls on Congress for Swift Reauthorization
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Sep 4

The future of two cornerstone federal programs—the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)...

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Approach to Federal Grantmaking Takes Worrisome Turn
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Sep 4

On August 7, 2025, the Administration issued Executive Order 14332 – Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking - marking a fundamental...

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Stand with MichBio: Advocate for SBIR/STTR Renewal Today
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Aug 4

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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Congressional Advocates Seek Expedited Disbursement of Critical NIH Funding
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 29

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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SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Update: Legislative Efforts Intensify as Program Deadline Approaches
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 29

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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Controversial New Patent Fee Model Emerges
Posted In: Federal Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 29

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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