“We’ve found so many rules and restrictive requirements that are hamstringing Michigan,” said Fairbairn, R-Harbor Springs. “This bill is a small part of a larger effort to reign in the excessive rules, regulations and requirements that the state places on businesses and those that would seek to enter into Michigan-based professions. In this case, Michigan requires about 300 more hours of training than most other states to become a barber – and barbers and the schools that train them have told us that it isn’t necessary.”

ommunities in policy and appropriations,” said Fairbairn, R-Harbor Springs. “I was pleased to partner with the communities served by the Charlevoix Township Fire Department to submit and ultimately secure this funding request for a new aerial platform fire truck, which is a much-needed public safety asset. This purchase will measurably enhance local and regional fire protection capabilities, reducing loss of lives, homes, businesses and other important property and assets in Charlevoix County.”