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LARA Living Room

LARA Communications

Inside stories and real conversations from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. LARA Living Room explores how regulation works, why it matters, and the people making it happen.

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17:38

The Role of MOAHR in Michigan Government

LARA Living Room ·

2025/10/29

Executive Director Suzanne Sonneborn explains MOAHR’s mission as a Type 1 agency: fair hearings, effective rulemaking, and serving the people of Michigan. https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/moahr

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16:36

Understanding FOIA Requests at LARA

LARA Living Room ·

2025/10/15

Learn how LARA processes FOIA requests, why public access to records matters, and how transparency supports trust in state government.

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20:28

Navigating Professional Licensing in Michigan

LARA Living Room ·

2025/10/01

Learn how professional licensing works in Michigan and why it matters. Deputy Director Bryan Modelski from the Bureau of Professional Licensing explains the process, common mistakes, recent changes, and where to find help. BPL Bureau website - https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl Professional Licensing Resources - https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/resources BPL Contact - https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/resources/contact-the-bureau-of-professional-licensing

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26:34

Keeping Michigan Safe: Fire Safety

LARA Living Room ·

2025/09/17

Michigan State Fire Marshal Tom Hughes discusses fire safety, the role of BFS, and efforts to protect Michiganders every day. BFS Website: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bfs MI Prevention Website:– https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bfs/miprevention

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26:04

Protecting Michigan’s Health through Licensing and...

LARA Living Room ·

2025/09/05

Discover how the Bureau of Community and Health Systems and the Bureau of Survey and Certification protect Michigan’s health through licensing, certifications, and inspections.

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23:19

A Roadmap to Launching a Business in Michigan

LARA Living Room ·

2025/08/20

Navigate Michigan’s business startup process with expert advice on filing, compliance, and scam prevention. www.michigan.gov/corpentitysearch State of Michigan Entrepreneurs-Guide

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24:16

Regulating Cannabis and Liquor in Michigan

LARA Living Room ·

2025/08/06

Leaders from the CRA and MLCC discuss how they regulate cannabis and liquor to ensure compliance, foster industry growth, and protect the public.

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22:07

LARA’s Plan to Cut Red Tape

LARA Living Room ·

2025/07/23

Explore Michigan’s Cutting Red Tape Report, revealing how LARA is working to reduce licensing barriers, simplify regulations, and help businesses thrive. View the Cutting Red Tape Report and the Press Release.

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23:30

Voices from Across Team LARA

LARA Living Room ·

2025/07/09

Hear from employees nominated by their peers in the 2024 LARA Recognition Awards as they share stories about their work and experiences.

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20:52

How Regulations Work

LARA Living Room ·

2025/06/25

We break down how laws become rules, who enforces them, and how LARA makes sure they protect the public. Administrative Rulemaking System (ARS) – https://ars.apps.lara.state.mi.us/

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26:26

A Conversation with LARA Director Marlon Brown

LARA Living Room ·

2025/06/11

In this episode of the LARA Living Room, we sit down with LARA Director Marlon Brown to discuss his background and his path to becoming the Director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

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14:27

Welcome to the LARA Living Room

LARA Living Room ·

2025/05/28

In this kickoff episode, LARA Director Marlon Brown introduces the podcast, explains LARA’s mission, and shares what listeners can expect from future episodes.

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