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Senate Committee approves biosimilars bill without notification

The 10-person Senate Health Policy Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the S-1 substitute of HB 4812, which allows for the substitution of interchangeable biosimilar drugs without requiring the pharmacist to notify the prescriber.

Gov’t Affairs News – cigar tax cap, med sync and more

Cigar tax-cap discussions echo Main Street Fairness arguments

The House Appropriations Committee heard testimony Wednesday on SB 476, a bill that would ensure the 50-cent tax cap remains in place for individual cigars.

Gov’t Affairs News – Flint water, Chip & PIN and more

Flint water crisis dominates State of the State Address

Gov. Snyder gave his sixth and biggest State of the State speech on Tuesday, addressing not only Michigan residents but a national audience interested to hear his take on the Flint water crisis.