Hoskins and Wozniak Reintroduce Multimedia Jobs Act, Bringing Jobs to Michigan

LANSING, Mich., May 19, 2026 — State Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) was recently joined by state Rep. Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.) to reintroduce the Multimedia Jobs Act (House Bills 5991 and 5992). The two-bill package would create a tax credit program for qualified media production expenditures that operate within the state of Michigan.

“Every year we wait, we lose more creative talent to states that are competing aggressively — bringing this legislation back is about making sure Michigan stops sitting on the sidelines,” Hoskins said. “This package sends a clear message: we are ready to build a sustainable pipeline of careers that keeps our creative and technical talent rooted in this state.”

At least 40 states provide some form of tax incentive to permit and encourage the film industry to produce their works within their respective borders. This legislation would ensure Michigan maintains a competitive edge, attracting continued investment.

“For too long, Michigan has watched other states attract film, digital media and production jobs while our skilled workforce looks elsewhere for opportunity,” Wozniak said. “We have the talent and infrastructure to compete nationally. This legislation is about leveraging those strengths in a responsible way.”

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