Author: Safe & Just MI
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Health Care Employment Barriers
Problem #1: Inadequate Labor SupplyHealth care providers are facing crippling staffing shortages that affect access to carIf unaddressed, this problem will only get worse. According to a report by the MichiganHealth Council studying the job market for 36 common healthcare occupations, ”Nearly alloccupations are projected to experience workforce shortages between now and 2032.” Top Projected…
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Learn about MichiganWorks! resources across the state!
Capital Area MichiganWorks! (Clinton, Eaton & Ingham counties): bit.ly/mics-camw Detroit at Work: bit.ly/mics-detroit GST MichiganWorks! (Genesee Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee & Tuscola counties): bit.ly/mics-gst Macomb/St. Clair MichiganWorks!: bit.ly/mics-mstc MichiganWorks! Berrien• Cass•Van Buren: bit.ly/mics-bcvb MichiganWorks! Great Lakes Bay (Bay, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, & Saginaw counties): bit.ly/mics-glbay MichiganWorks! Northeast (Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego & Presque Isle counties): bit.ly/mics-mwne MichiganWorks! Southeast (Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston & Washtenaw…
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Written testimony in support of House Bill 5957
On December 10, 2024 the House Criminal Justice Standing Committee heard testimony on a House Bill 5957, which would remove overbroad and unnecessary restrictions on when an old criminal record can be sealed to better implement the policy goals of the Clean Slate law. Safe & Just Michigan Executive Director John S. Cooper and Clean…
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Written Testimony in support of pretrial reform package – November 12, 2024
On November 12, 2024 the House Criminal Justice Standing Committee heard testimony on a package of bills to advance pretrial reform in Michigan. Safe & Just Michigan Executive Director John S. Cooper provided written testimony and stated: “The pending bill package would eliminate cash bail in many low-level, non-violent cases while leaving the existing system…