From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: The Case for Permitting Reform in Michigan
From Mi Business Matters by Michigan Chamber of Commerce
February 17, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 96
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of permitting reform in Michigan for job creation and environmental protection.
Jim leads the discussion on permitting in Michigan – why it matters, where the system works and where it doesn’t. And how a regulatory process that is efficient, transparent and predictable is crucial to job creation and our shared future – all while still protecting our state’s natural resources. Joining him to break that down: - State Representative Bill Schuette and Chair of the House Rules Committee and Red Tape Reduction Initiative - Mike Patwell, Member and Senior Director at Clark Hill - Mike Alaimo from the Michigan Chamber
People in this episode
Host: Jim
Guests: Bill Schuette, Mike Patwell, Mike Alaimo
Topics covered
- permitting reform
- job creation
- regulatory process
- natural resources
- government efficiency
Keywords
- permitting
- Michigan
- job creation
- regulatory process
- transparency
- natural resources
- Bill Schuette
- Mike Patwell
- Mike Alaimo
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: House Rules Committee, Red Tape Reduction Initiative, Clark Hill, Michigan Chamber
Places: Michigan
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