LARA's Mission
LARA supports business growth and job creation while safeguarding Michigan's citizens through a simple, fair, efficient and transparent regulatory structure.
LARA's Vision
LARA will reinvent government while consistently serving our customers fairly, honestly and respectfully through an engaged and creative employee team.
May is Building Safety MonthGovernor Snyder proclaims May 2013 as Building Safety Month in Michigan. This year's theme "Code Officials Keep You Safe" highlights four weekly themes: Fire Safety and Awareness; Disaster Safety and Mitigation; Backyard and Pool Safety; and Energy and Green Building. For more information, visit http://www.michigan.gov/bcc.
LARA Services for VeteransThe Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has prepared a compilation of services that may apply to Michigan's Veterans, active military and military families. These services include occupational or business licensing, construction, workplace safety and health, unemployment, and utility assistance.
New Department of Insurance and Financial ServicesThe Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) is now the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS). DIFS is responsible for regulating Michigan's financial industries, including banks, credit unions, insurance, and mortgage companies. Visit DIFS at their new location http://www.michigan.gov/difs.
LARA News LinkWatch the LARA News Link - a bi-weekly webcast highlighting the events and happenings of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Unemployment Insurance Agency Problem Resolution OfficesAt Problem Resolution Offices (PROs), UIA customer service representatives resolve problems and provide access to automated resources. These offices are located in Alpena, Benton Harbor, Detroit, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Houghton, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette, Mt. Clemens, Muskegon, Saginaw, Sault Ste. Marie, and Traverse City.
Corporations Division Non-Profit SeminarThe Corporations Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members which covers a wide variety of topics including director and officers duties and responsibilities, indemnification, charitable solicitations, financing, tax issues, filing requirements and record keeping.
Take a Stand Day - August 14, 2013"Take a Stand" for workplace safety and health. For this ninth annual "Take a Stand Day," the MIOSHA program is dedicating more than 125 professional staff to visit Michigan high-hazard industries targeted by the MIOSHA Strategic Plan. To schedule a visit to Michigan high-hazard industries, submit your request by July 31, 2013.
