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MI SR0146

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Pavlov

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges Michigan communities to adopt innovative economic development policies to attract young STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) professionals to financially distressed areas.

  • Identifies that Michigan has experienced a net reduction of 4.4 percent in young workers aged 22 to 34 over the past five years, with many relocating to Illinois and Ohio.

  • Recommends policy incentives such as student loan assistance and employment relocation reimbursement to reduce income disparities and make communities more competitive for STEAM graduates.

  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to distressed local communities as defined under 1998 PA 328.

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge Michigan communities to pursue innovative policies that promote economic development by attracting young STEAM professionals to work in financially distressed communities.

STEAM professionals

Last Action

Adopted

4/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Economic Development And International Investment2/23/2016

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