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Discover the latest updates and initiatives shaping Michigan's bio-industry through state-level advocacy. From policy developments to impactful actions, this category focuses on driving progress and innovation within our state.

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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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Michigan Senate Bill 223 Advances Following Committee Testimony and Vote 
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 1

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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Cutting Innovation: Michigan Risks Losing $15.7M Innovation Budget
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Jun 6

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's Strategic Engagement at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference Yields Key Opportunities
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Jun 6

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

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Advancing Michigan’s Life Sciences: A Direct Dialogue with Governor Whitmer
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Jun 6

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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A Stryker Visit: Developing Rationale for State Legislation to Regulate Smoke Evacuation in ORs
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted May 21

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

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MichBio Joins in Opposition to Proposed Changes to MCPA
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted May 9

Recent changes to Michigan's consumer protection laws have sparked debate, and a coalition of Michigan industry groups have joined to oppose the...

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MichBio Meets with Legislators Regarding Proposed 340B Legislation
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted May 9

Michigan’s legislature is considering two bills, SB 94 and SB 95 related to the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program and both bills are...

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Prohibition of Pathogen Gain of Function Legislation Re-Introduced
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Apr 24

Two bills, HB 4332 and HB 4333 were recently re-introduced that would prohibit pathogen gain-of-function (GoF) research. Given that the...

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Legislation Threatens the Use of Animals in Research
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 28

Legislation Aims to Ban Animal Research at Public Universities Legislation referred to as “Queenie’s Law,” was reintroduced in...

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Quick Senate Intro and Passage of 340B Program Legislation
Posted In: State Advocacy,
Date posted Mar 28

Michigan Senate Passes Controversial 340B Program Bills The Michigan Senate overwhelmingly passed bills, SB 94 and SB 95, that “prohibits...

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