Attached is a PDF of paycheck stuffers that ABC members can include in the paycheck envelopes of their employees.  

These sheets do not expressly tell an employee who to vote for, but they do factually state that since Rick Snyder has been governor, Michigan has gained construction jobs.  

Some Do's and Don'ts as We Get Close to the Election

DO: An ABC member company may sponsor non-partisan get-out-the-vote and voter registration drives. A company may provide transportation to the polls and other similar services. Those receiving information or assistance must be notified at that time that these services will be available regardless of their political preference. 

DO: Use any resource available to talk to your employees. Posters and bulletin board announcements may be put up to promote a stance on an issue. Paycheck stuffers, or informational flyers that fit inside paycheck envelopes, are also effective tools that can easily deliver messages emphasizing the importance of worker involvement. 

DON'T: An ABC member company may not put up any sign in a public area that expressly advocates for the election of any candidate.

See more Do's and Don'ts here.

Michigan students pursuing an advanced degree or a highly skilled career would have a leg up on their competition thanks to legislation sponsored by state Rep. Amanda Price and state Sen. John Proos.

House Bills 5904 and 5905 - and the accompanying Senate Bills 1109 and 1110 - allow students to earn a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) certification on their high school diploma. The STEM endorsement would also be included on student transcripts as the graduates seek technical training and college admittance.

"Equipping our high school students with the right skills and training to be competitive will help them take the next step in their educational careers," said Price, R-Park Township. "Whether that next step is college or trade school or any other form of technical training, we need to encourage them to pursue their own brighter futures, and these bills will go a long way in setting our Michigan graduates apart from the crowd."

Gov. Rick Snyder has called for an increased focus on STEM education in Michigan schools. If enacted, the measures would the first of their kind in the United States.

"This initiative is the next step in ensuring that we are doing all we can to help prepare all Michigan students for success and also meet the skilled workforce needs of a growing economy," said Proos, R-St. Joseph. "Putting this certification on a student's diploma and transcript will help improve their college resume and their chances to land a well-paying job."

HBs 5904 and 5905 and SBs 1109 and 1110 will be formally introduced when the Legislature returns to session.