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Michigan Cannot Enforce Its Own Barbering Laws
Illegal barbers are everywhere, but the state targets just one for fines and potential jail time
Karl Manke, a barber in Owosso, openly defied Gov. Gretchen … under the state’s lockdown on barbers. He understands that he is … According to his lawyer, the barber also faces a fine of $1,000 … attention for illegally offering barbering services during the state … have violated the state’s barbering law as well. As Michigan … more
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber
New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
… in Michigan. Yet, to be a barber in Michigan, someone must … repeal all license mandates on barber school, barber colleges and barbers. McMillin said he got the … laws regulating the size of barber shops’ garbage cans.
According … more
Why Does the State License Barbers?
Licensing bill doesn't go far enough
… instruction at a ‘licensed barber college’ that an individual … 2,000 hours of education in a "barber college" to work, compared … Confidential last year asked Michigan Barber School Director Darryl Green … see them get a haircut in a barber shop five years from now. … licensing requirement for barbers. A search for deaths or injuries … more
Judge Won’t Shut Down Owosso Barber Over ‘Theoretical’ Threat
Asks why barber wasn’t arrested if threat was real
A judge refused to shut down the Owosso barber who defied Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order. … said on May 21 that the state’s argument that barber Karl Manke was a public health threat “must be … 4, Manke defied the state order and opened his barber shop.
On May 3, Shiawassee County reported having … more
Barber Bill Barely Takes Anything Off The Top
Wholesale changes — not minor trims — to business regulations needed in Michigan
… of things I look for in a barber, but the fact they are required … modify the hours required for barbers to get into the business. … Michigan because he did his barber training in Ohio, which requires … fundamental problem with the state’s barber requirement — "overly strict … for individuals to pursue barbering in our state and create unnecessary … more
Where’s The Data On Whitmer’s Perplexing Orders?
Public in the dark on why pet groomers can open but not barbers, and much more
… to inform the decision to keep hair salons and barbers locked down while allowing pet groomers to open … permit swimming pools to reopen while keeping barbers locked down?
The May 21 press conference provided …
Whitmer said her preference is for hair salons and barbers to be open by the July 4 weekend.
“But we may … more
Not Just Michigan Restaurants Under Patron Contact Tracing Mandate
'Barbering and cosmetology services, cinemas, sporting venues, amusement parks, arcades and bingo halls'
… phone numbers of customers so that they can be contacted if they are exposed to someone who has COVID-19. This includes businesses that provide barbering and cosmetology services, cinemas, sporting venues, amusement parks, arcades and bingo halls. We want to protect not only customers, but also hardworking, … more
Science? Data? Judgment? Something Else? Continued Hair Salon Lockdown Raises Questions
Governor's re-opening plan splits state in regions, so why keep barbers in 'safe' areas closed?
Jan. 13, 2012 MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… time.
Senate Bill 857: Ban barber pole display by unlicensed … from earning a living as a barber unless he or she gets a state … license from displaying a barber pole. Under current law, barbering is illegal without a license, and a new barber can’t get a license unless … more
Cutting Hair or Working as an Athletic Trainer in Michigan May Get a Bit Easier
Bills would lessen some licensing restrictions
… to become or continue working as barbers, cosmetologists and athletic trainers … would allow people who study to be a barber or cosmetologist to get a license … license. For example, an aspiring barber who logged 1,000 hours of instruction toward the barber license could use those same 1,000 … more
Helping the Little Guy: Relieve Occupational Licensing Requirements and Fees
… gutters and laying down tile.
State barbers have among the heaviest licensing … training at one of the seven private barber colleges in the state. Lawyers only … Unsurprisingly, the colleges training Michigan barbers fight tirelessly to keep the regulations … the most to gain (like the private barber colleges) devote more resources to … more
Cop Or Barber? Clipping Hair In Michigan Requires Three Times More Training
594 hours versus 1,800 hours
To become a barber in the state of Michigan an individual must obtain a license that requires completing 1,800 hours of training at a licensed barber college.
To become a police officer in Michigan, an individual must complete … more
Michigan AG Dana Nessel Says Rebel Barber 'Not A Hero,' 'Not A Patriot'
Says jail a 'last resort' but license suspended
… interview about 77-year-old Owosso barber Karl Manke who has refused to shut … orders. The state has suspended his barber license.
“We are not looking to throw … she has been watching the Owosso barber.
“Is he using a fresh cape for every … the virus has spread because of the barber.
“I hope we don’t see an uptick in … more
Some Desperate Barbers, Salons, Others Reopen Despite Lockdown
But beware the license bureau
Owosso barber Karl Manke has received international attention for keeping his shop open despite a Michigan COVID-19 emergency stay-at-home order.
He's … the state licensing bureau is offering no similar leniency. Karl Manke's barber's license has been suspended. more
Supreme Court Justice on Owosso Barber: 'Decisions Made According To The Rule of Law, Not Hysteria'
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 7-0 on June 5 in favor of Owosso barber Karl Manke who had defied Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order shutdown and … impediment to continuing to stay open. The case will likely become moot once barbers are allowed to open on June 15.
In effect, the Michigan Supreme Court … more
Giving A Friend A Manicure Or Haircut Is Illegal in Michigan
And getting the license takes more training than homebuilders or EMTs
… licensure requirements on barbers and cosmetologists. The law … license under this article.”
Barbers were one of the first professions … are stringent: Getting a barber’s license here requires an … to $20,000 in tuition to a barber school, according to Damon … president of the American Barber Association.
Dorsey told … more
Occupational Licensing Costs Hurt Working Class Michiganders
… medical technician (EMT) or barber?
The correct answer is barber.
In terms of time and cost, … easily than a prospective barber. For example, Baker College’s … to complete. Completing a barber certification program in Michigan … from 2014 to 2024, while the barber profession will grow 10 percent. … more
Whitmer's Latest Instruction: Wait In The Car Until Your Appointment Calls
The doctor is in; you're not
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued her 161st executive order of 2020 on July 29.
The executive order asks businesses such as dentists, physicians, barbers and salons to have customers wait in their cars if possible until their appointment is ready. The executive order also mandates that certain businesses … more
Commentary: Laws Should Be Just, Benefit Consumers
Licensing standards need to be scaled back
… industry.
Michigan’s licensed barber shop colleges provide a case … illegal to earn a living as a barber unless one first obtains a … “course of study” at a licensed barber college. The state Office … for Michigan’s five licensed barber colleges that are guaranteed … a good deal for incumbent barbers, because it dramatically reduces … more
Jobs Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Licensing and regulation overkill hurts job market.
… of Utah hair-braiding, the Barber, Cosmetology/Barber, Esthetics, Electrology and … made up largely of licensed barbers and cosmetologists, shot her … classes and two exams to work.
Barbers are required to spend 2,000 … existed. And despite claims that barbers are “the closest you can get” … more
Michigan, New Jersey Only States Still Prohibiting Haircuts
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: ‘That's our judgment’
… just two states to prohibit hairdressers and barbers from working, under lockdown orders imposed during … Jersey is the other state keeping hair salons and barber shops shuttered, according to research done by … orders are still prohibiting hair salons and barbers from reopening:
“The fact that we’ve gone from … more
Student loan borrowers get $10K bailout, trade school students get regulations
Michigan’s state government leans on the trade school student, and feds bail out the student loan borrower
… economy. Trade schools, such as barber and cosmetology schools, have … fields.
State law requires barbers to have 1,800 hours of training …
Graduation requirements for barbers and cosmetologists almost … believe cosmetology and barbering should be unregulated. I … I believe cosmetology and barber schools should be just like … more
Nov. 18 MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call Report
… from earning a living as a barber unless he or she gets a state … it would explicitly allow a barber to operate a “mobile barbershop” … state. Under current law, barbering is illegal without a license, and new barber can’t get a license unless … 2,000-hour course at a licensed barber college, and meets other requirements … more
Commentary: Michigan Licensing Laws Must Change
… licenses. For instance, do barbers and cosmetologists really … Reinvention's report to eliminate the barber license altogether. As often … attempts to eliminate licenses, barber licensure proponents defended … fitting. The director of a barbering school warned: "I'm not saying … see them get a haircut in a barber shop five years from now. … more
Michigan Sheriff: ‘We Are Not Going To Investigate’ Businesses Reopening’
… way of life.”
Osceola County is about 80 miles south of Traverse City.
Businesses such as gyms, tattoo parlors, bowling alleys, hair salons and barber shops are still not allowed to open in Michigan, according to Whitmer’s latest executive order.
According to the state, Osceola County has had 12 … more
Texas Looks to Decrease Occupational Licensing
Michigan should follow suit, remove more barriers to work
… designers, salvage vehicle dealers, dog trainers, coaches, auctioneers, barbers, cosmetologists and towing boat operators.
According to “License to Work,” … towards moderate-income occupations. Michigan also licenses painters, barbers, lower-level contractors like those putting up gutters and laying tile, … more
Court To State: Can’t Just Claim Health Emergency, You Need Evidence
Challenge to flavored tobacco ban could affect state’s COVID-19 response
… request for a preliminary injunction to shut down the business of Owosso barber Karl Manke.
The state had claimed that barbers do not offer an “essential service,” which would let them remain open during … more
Whitmer's Government 0-for-3 Before Supreme Court Defending One-Person Governance
High Court ruled executive branch can't take legislative branch powers
… Whitmer’s emergency governance occurred in June and came in favor of Owosso barber Karl Manke. The Supreme Court ruled 7-0 against the Department of Health … that the Appeals Court did not follow the law in trying to shut down Manke’s barber shop under authority of one of Whitmer’s executive orders. more
Barriers to entry: Occupational licensing laws hold Michigan back
About 160 occupations in Michigan now require a license
… state need to complete a mere 1,200 hours of classroom education, while barbers must put in a staggering 1,800 hours of coursework.
It's a head-scratching …
Occupational licensing creates a hindrance to economic growth, and it's not just barbers who are affected. Many blue collar workers find themselves caught in a … more
It’s Time To Review and Repeal Occupational Licensing Laws
… recently by creating a new licensing requirement for barbers in 2013. In a report just published by the Mackinac … what impact, if any, this new license had on barbers and consumers in Alabama. What I found matched … restricted by a limitation in supply, and existing barbers — who were licensed for a nominal fee under a … more
City Shuts Down Teen's Hot Dog Vendor Cart
… - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should Be Just, Benefit Consumers - Licensing standards need to be scaled back … more
Whitmer’s Unilateral Governance Opposed By More Than Just Trump Supporters
About two dozen lawsuits filed against Michigan governor by a variety of interests
… office, a car wash association, the largest statewide conservation organization in the U.S., an association that represents fitness facilities, a barber and physicians that perform surgeries. more
State Mandates Businesses Collect Customer Info - And No Sweat If It's Bogus
No need to confirm names on required contact tracing list aren't really Mickey and Minnie
… information just from the head of the household.
The order does not affect just restaurants and bars. According to the FAQ the mandate extends to: "Barbering, cosmetology services, body art services (including tattooing and body piercing), tanning services, massage services, or similar personal care services; … more
Everyone Should Have an Opportunity to Prosper
Regulations often hinder people from work
… prison have a hard time obtaining occupational licenses,' he says. Aspiring barbers, cabdrivers, tree trimmers, locksmiths and the like, he notes, can face … benefits.
In Michigan, the state heaps particularly burdensome mandates onto barbers, security guards, trainers, cosmetologists, painters and an assortment … more
April 13, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… time.
House Bill 5517: Repeal barber licensure mandate
Introduced … from earning a living as a barber unless he or she gets a state … course of study at a licensed barber college, paying fees, and … board comprised of incumbent barbers who have received political … repeal licensure mandates on barber shops and barber colleges. … more
Lawmakers Consider Regular Review Of Burdensome Occupational License Mandates
Do they really protect public health and safety — or just restrict competition?
… “So, who needs more training hours in Michigan — barbers, or airline pilots? It’s barbers. We mandate 1,800 hours of training for barbers in the state; it’s about 1,500 hours for commercial … more
The Dangers of Painting — State Law Requires Training, Exam, Fees For the Right to Earn a Living
'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money
… recently suggested 18 occupations that should be deregulated. One industry, barbers, are required to spend 2,000 hours in training — more than lawyers in Michigan. … Hero of Home Repair Tradesmen
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should … more
Putting Up Gutters and Putting Down Tile Will Cost You in Michigan
State licensing laws on minor alterations among the most burdensome in the nation
… also requires painters to pay a fee, take exams and be approved while barbers, are required to spend 2,000 hours in training — more than lawyers in the … glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should … more
Michigan Votes: Bill Would Lessen Mandates on Landscape Architects
Workers are forced to have seven years experience, take approved classes and provide references to the state
… non-dangerous areas of work to have a special license. Some examples are painters, barbers, floor sanders, and a variety of low-level carpenters.
The landscape architecture … glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should … more
MichiganVotes: Proposed — Lie Detector Tester Licensure Repeal; New Licensing For Pharmacy Technicians
One bill would eliminate 1972 law; another would add new law to the books
… non-dangerous areas of work to have a special license. Some examples are painters, barbers, floor sanders, landscape architects, and a variety of low-level carpenters. There … glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should … more
Economy Inundated With Part-Time Workers
Economists divided on whether Obamacare to blame
… in Sept. 2011, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Alan Barber, spokesman for the Center for Economic Policy and Research, pointed to part-time employment increasing from 2008 to 2009 before Obamacare passed. Barber said that part-time employment for the first four months of 2013 was lower … more
Why We Shouldn't Revile Success
… one roof.
The retail chain of what are now known as “hypermarkets” originated in Greenville, Mich., in 1934 when Hendrik Meijer, an immigrant and barber by trade, took a risk and opened a grocery store during the Great Depression. His son Fred also got involved in the business (as a bagger at age 14), … more
MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL
Spring 2012 Edition
… Soon No Longer Be Responsible For Deducting Teacher Union Dues
School Pension System Affects Everyone
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber
University of Michigan Spends $129K To Produce a Degree
Creative Arts: Exaggerated Teacher Union Claims Not Supported By The Facts
Teachers' Union … more
Inconsistent Licensing Requirements
State needs fewer regulations, more jobs
… living. This proposed state law would go a long way to solve the problem of burdensome and inconsistent requirements.
Michigan licenses painters, barbers, landscape architects and many other fields that are unlikely to harm people if performed incorrectly (not that there is evidence that most state … more
Two Cheers for Legislators on Licensing
Good progress in 2013, more to be done
… community planners, carnival workers, ocularists, school solicitors and immigration clerical assistants. It also tweaked some licensing requirements for barbers.
The Legislature also explored reforming licensure mandates on landscape architects, polygraph examiners, foresters (vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder), … more
Vet Saves Dog's Life, Family is Happy – State Sanctions Him
The problem with occupational licensing
…
What if we applied that same standard to all licensed professions? A building was painted, yet the painter faces sanctions. Hair was cut, yet the barber gets fined. Gutters were installed, yet the workers have their livelihood taken away.
This can only happen because each of the areas above, and hundreds … more
Daily Rate Of COVID Deaths, New Cases Down In Month Since Georgia Reopened
Opposite of the ‘human sacrifice’ some voices predicted
… of the first month after it was lifted.
On April 24, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp lifted the lockdown on businesses such as gyms and fitness centers, barber shops and hair salons, massage therapists and bowling allies. On April 27, movie theaters reopened and restaurants resumed dine-in service.
From … more
Entrepreneur Survey Ranks Michigan Among the Worst In the Nation For Small Businesses
Tax code, zoning and regulatory schemes makes state unfriendly
… ground. For example, the state requires 2,000 hours of training to be a barber and a host of burdensome rules to perform seemingly safe work like painting or putting … glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should … more
MichiganVotes: Legislation Would Eliminate Licensing Mandate on Dietitians, Nutritionists
State report: 'It does not appear that licensing dietitians and nutritionists is necessary to protect the public'
… non-dangerous areas of work to have a special license. Some examples are painters, barbers, floor sanders, landscape architects, and a variety of low-level carpenters. … glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should … more
State and Federal Regulations Burying Businesses
Michigan trying to cut back on some red tape
… - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should Be Just, Benefit Consumers - Licensing standards need to be scaled back … more
An Opening for Michigan Licensing Reform
When the state asks for higher fees, repeal the mandates
… revenue in fees from building contractors and nurses — but these professionals should not be paying the cost to oversee landscape architects and barbers.
More importantly, legislators should eliminate licensing requirements for occupations that do not have a clear connection to public safety concerns. … more
Arbitrary Licensing Requirements Should be Scrapped
Unemployment is a leading indicator for recidivism
… licensing boards to use common sense when examining an applicant’s moral character. A conviction like reckless driving will not impact the ability of a barber to cut hair, but he could still lose his chance at a career as a result of it.
Mackinac Center Policy Analyst Jarrett Skorup and Research Intern … more
State Licensing Didn’t Stop Funeral Home Horror Shows
Policymakers should review areas where licenses are required
… of the state’s licensing laws.
Most businesses are regulated not by licenses, but by reputation. Consider how you choose common services — say a barber or a doctor. Do you pull up a state licensing report on the company or person? Or are you more likely to listen to the opinion of your family and … more
How Michigan Regulates Child Care Shows How Ineffective Licensing Laws Are
Many have arbitrary standards and mandates
… whole, Michigan’s occupational licensing rules are arbitrary. School librarians need an advanced degree; a nanny for five kids doesn’t need anything. Barbers and cosmetologists need to log more educational hours than lawyers; restaurant cooks don’t need to ever step in a classroom. Carpenters, excavators … more
Regulatory Roadblocks Hurt the Poor
… through all the red tape before setting up shop."
Michigan requires a web of burdensome rules to hold certain jobs: 2,000 hours of training to be a barber, a host of classes and fees to be allowed to paint or put up gutters and lay down tile, or work as a landscape architect, thanks to Michigan’s licensing … more
Regulatory Reform: Make Michigan a Job and Income-Growth Leader
Reevaluate state occupational licenses
… the Federal Aviation Administration, needs 1,500 hours of flight time to hold a job (and this was only 250 until 2013). On the other hand, Michigan barbers need 1,800 hours to cut hair and cosmetologists need 1,500 to work in the state.
This isn’t to say that pilots need more mandated flight time or … more
Michigan Congressmen Introduce Bipartisan Licensing Bill
Sen. Peters, Rep. Walberg working together to remove needless barriers to employment
… jobs and raising prices without adding real protection for consumers. But once an industry is licensed — everyone from painters to milk testers to barbers to real estate agents is licensed these days — it becomes nearly impossible to roll back the rules. That’s because a licensing requirement creates … more
Should Government Get Involved? What to Consider First
… marketing classes really help massage therapists? Is attending only one of five colleges in the state the best educational option for a potential barber? Consider that for many jobs, the number of people working in them far, far exceeds the number of those licensed. (There are more than 4,000 painters … more
Licensure Reform A Lame Duck Launch Failure?
This one has bipartisan support, so failing to fly in 2018 not necessarily the end
… place unnecessary restrictions. This includes for careers like hairdressers, makeup artists, massage therapists, landscape architects, painters, barbers, roofers and more,” Skorup said in an emailed statement. “Generally speaking, this bill package changes that by allowing people to get a license to … more
More Evidence License Mandates Protect Special Interests Over Consumers
Legislation would require the least-restrictive method necessary
… Mackinac Center for Public Policy, said the occupational licensing scheme in Michigan is often incoherent, requiring 1,800 hours of training for a barber, for instance, but only 1,300 hours for a commercial pilot.
Some state licenses are simply unnecessary, he said, especially in occupations where … more
Common Sense Licensing Reforms for Military Families a Good Start
Occupational licensing a needless barrier to jobs for too many
… moved to recognizes her license from Pennsylvania.
And it isn’t just teachers. States require licenses for nurses, doctors, lawyers, cosmetologists, barbers, interior designers and many more occupations.
States should either join compacts with others to reciprocate licenses or simply declare that they … more
Whitmer Administration: Face Masks For Everyone; They’ll Let You Know When They Can Come Off
Michigan’s workplace regulators say they will ‘examine the continued need’ for face masks, other rules
… as necessary for identification or to facilitate an examination or procedure.
Personal-care services. All businesses or operations that provide barbering, cosmetology services, body art services (including tattooing and body piercing), tanning services, massage services, or similar personal-care services … more
Michigan’s occupational licensing regime: not the best, not the worst
State ranking remains at 30 in report on requirements governments impose on job-seekers
… officers, taxidermists and cabinet makers to get a state license, like we do, for instance,” Skorup said.
“It makes no sense that hair stylists and barbers need to do as many college or training hours as lawyers. Or that door installers in Michigan have more state-mandated hours than pilots. Lawmakers … more
On CNN, Whitmer misrepresents COVID record, suggests Florida data inaccurate
Whitmer echoes a debunked talking point and admits to seed-section folly in 9-minute interview
… that Whitmer used the full weight of the state to pile on dissenters.
For the sake of the governor’s executive orders, Michigan turned an elderly barber into an enemy of the state.
It arrested a restaurant owner in high-profile fashion. Another arrest was pondered to prevent the owner from speaking … more
So you want to move to Michigan? Here’s the reality
$20M marketing blitz won’t mask Michigan’s problems, but an engaged public can help
… problem, is more bureaucracy.
We have a governor and attorney general who used the power of the administrative state to crush — or attempt to crush — barbers or restaurant owners who dared to earn a living during a pandemic. Not every business owner made it. Some people lost everything.
Come to Michigan, … more
Detroit Dishes Out Excessive Taxes, Fees To Business Owners
City licensing and inspection fees among the highest measured; $400 for an awning
… - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should Be Just, Benefit Consumers - Licensing standards need to be scaled back … more
Detroiters Benefit From Snyder Licensure, Criminal Records Orders
Initial applications for state jobs and licenses won’t ask about criminal records
… for?” Ayers said.
Ayers has personal experience with the restrictions that someone with a criminal record can face, as her own father couldn’t get a barber’s license after getting out of prison.
In addition to restricting state licensing boards from automatically assuming that a past criminal conviction … more
Michigan vs. the Midwest: Reopening Plan Vague Compared To Neighbor States'
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois residents know where they’re going and when
… beginning May 24, groups of up to 100 can gather again, retail stores and restaurants can reopen at limited capacity, and gyms, fitness centers, barbers, cosmetologists and other personal care services can open to full capacity, if proper protocol is practiced.
In Ohio, the Responsible RestartOhio … more
Should A Past Crime Bar Someone From Becoming A Roofer?
Michigan gets poor grades on licensing laws that keep reformed criminals unemployed
… character” requirements that can prohibit someone with a criminal record from entering a trade. The requirement applies to roofers, auto mechanics, barbers and others.
Research has shown that easing the path to employment is one of the best ways to prevent those with a criminal record from becoming repeat … more
On the Menu In Detroit: A Heapin’ Helpin’ of Red Tape
City is among the nation’s worst in barriers for restaurant startups
… Home-based tutors in Detroit must complete only six steps to get official approval. Bookstore owners must complete 32, food truck operators 43, and barbers 60.
The best ranking Detroit received in the report is for its “One-Stop Shop Score,” which was a four out of a possible five. This score measures … more
Bills Targeting Dubious Licensing Laws Held Up In The Legislature
Interior designers, auctioneers, community planners all subject to regulations
… - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber - New bill would repeal haircut licensing standards
Commentary: Laws Should Be Just, Benefit Consumers - Licensing standards need to be scaled back … more
School Union Contracts Across The State Retain Clauses Calling For Hiring Based On Race
Ann Arbor, Oak Park, Kalamazoo and others have provisions
… Stead, Deb Mexicotte, Glenn Nelson and Irene Patalan. The superintendent is Jeanice Kerr Swift.
Kalamazoo's school board members include Patti Sholler-Barber, Jennie Hill, Carol McGlinn, Martha Warfield, Craig Herschleb, and Mollie Peterson. The superintendent is Michael F. Rice.
Oak Park's school board … more
House Committee Sitting on Bill That Would Let Qualified Nurses Write Prescriptions
Proposed law would help deal with potential shortages
… - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber
Commentary: Laws Should Be Just, Benefit Consumers
Commentary: Michigan Licensing Laws Must Change
Jobs Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow more
The Harm of Occupational Licensing Laws
Michigan's 'guild-ridden labor market' hurts economy; does not protect consumer health and safety
… - 'Irrational' licensing requirements force painters, floor sanders, glaziers to give time and money
1,200 Hours To Be a Lawyer, But 2,000 To Be a Barber
Commentary: Laws Should Be Just, Benefit Consumers
Commentary: Michigan Licensing Laws Must Change
Jobs Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow more
The Most Bizarre Licenses in Michigan
Potato dealers, foresters, butter graders and more
… low-income workers.
Some occupations are licensed in every state and have been for decades. For example, all 50 states license doctors, dentists, barbers, architects, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists and social workers.
But according to a national database of state licensing laws put together by the … more
If you must retry 2020, start with lockdowns, not the election
… talking about Trump. Stop talking about Jan. 6.
Focus on the person who locked Michigan down, and sent the whole of the state’s power down against barbers and restaurant owners who defied her.
Talk about government, not politics, and you’ll be speaking the people’s language.
James David Dickson writes … more
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