TimberTalk Legislative Update May 2023
The new Democrat majorities in the Michigan Legislature spent much of the first few months of the legislative session focused on...
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- Jan 6
MAT announces Justin Knepper as Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, January 6, 2023 MICHIGAN, Jan. 6, 2023 - The Michigan Association of Timbermen welcomes new Executive Director...
- Dec 21, 2022
The Logging Workforce Development Challenge Pieces Coming Together
This article was written for the Association of Consulting Foresters, by Scott Dane, Executive Director, of the American Loggers Council....
- Dec 15, 2022
Michigan Association of Timbermen Government Affairs Update – 12-9-22
The lamest of Lame duck sessions in my memory ended Wednesday evening with a whimper as the House of Representatives and Senate adjourned...
- Nov 10, 2022
2022 Election Recap
Last night certainly brought some surprises in the election results, especially in Michigan races. Gov. Whitmer won re-election as...
- Aug 11, 2022
Democrats Push "Inflation Reduction Act"; Some Pros, Cons, and TBD's (From Hardwood Federation)
Thanks to the Hardwood Federation for breaking down this complex legislation. Democrats won support from all Senate Democrats and passed...
- Aug 2, 2022
Executive Director Position Announcement
Position Announcement The Michigan Association of Timbermen (MAT) is seeking a candidate for the position of Executive Director for its...
- Jun 21, 2022
Managing a Forest, is like Managing a Relationship
Be kind to your forest! Just like in a relationship, you want to treat your forest in the same manner. You would like to be caring,...
- Jun 16, 2022
A couple of updates:
Rep. DaMoose and I spoke Thursday morning. He said the legislation that we supported in committee (House Bill 6067) that would dedicate...
- May 19, 2022
AS WE SEE IT: MAY 2022
Canary in the Woods By: Scott Dane – Executive Director, American Loggers Council Like the proverbial “canary in the mine” that alerted...
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