ABC of Michigan News Releases

ABC Michigan Files Lawsuit to Protect Workers, Businesses from Weaponized State Agencies

New Constitutional Questions Raised About Denying Citizens Input on Workplace Safety Issues in the Administrative Rule-Making Process LANSING, MI- The Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan is among plaintiffs filing suit in Michigan’s Court of Claims to protect Michigan workers and safe construction sites from state departments weaponized by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recent executive actions. In the early days of the COVID-19 public health crisis, Michigan’s builders and contractors pioneered and implemented proven work-safe plans to protect the state’s more than 100,000 craft trade professionals and to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Michigan workers on these job sites have followed the rules, they’ve followed the science, they’ve taken the precautions, and they are working safely. They have returned to work safely to provide for their families and build Michigan’s future. Unfortunately, Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders 96 a ... Read the rest of entry »

ABC OF MICHIGAN PAC ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS FOR AUGUST PRIMARY ELECTION

LANSING, MI – The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Michigan Political Action Committee (PAC) is pleased to announce the endorsements of several candidates running in the August Primary Election for the Michigan House of Representatives.  “Michigan’s construction workforce, now more than ever, is looking for leaders who will defend freedom in the marketplace, promote fair and open competition, and help foster an environment where our communities can thrive,” said Jeff Wiggins, spokesman for ABC of Michigan PAC. “The candidates endorsed by the ABC of Michigan PAC embody these characteristics, and we stand firmly by our endorsement of them.” The following House candidates have received the endorsement of ABC of Michigan PAC: District 19 – Martha Ptashnik District 20 – John Lacny District 24 – William Revoir District 25 – Adam Wiley District 32 – Representative Pamela Hornberger District 38 – Chase Turner Distr ... Read the rest of entry »