State Advocacy

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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MichBio is proud to voice strong support for HB 5031, legislation that would renew the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) authority underpinning...

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MichBio has expressed strong support for SB 704, legislation that would establish a State Reference Laboratory to strengthen oversight,...

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Michigan House Bill 4878 cleared the House Health Policy Committee this week, advancing with a committee substitute (H-3) and moving next to...

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

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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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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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