LARA Living Room
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.
LARA Living Room
Latest Episodes
Licensed to Style
Go beyond the chair to learn how LARA supports Michigan’s barbers and cosmetologists. We’ll explore licensing, regulation and the work happening behind the scenes to support professionals while helping protect the customers and communities they...
Regulating with Care: Cemeteries and Mortuary Science
Explore the thoughtful work behind regulating Michigan’s cemeteries and mortuary science professions. We’ll discuss LARA’s role in overseeing these important services and how regulation helps protect families during some of life’s most sensitiv...
Regulation Across State Lines
What happens when states share ideas instead of working in silos? LARA Director Marlon Brown and Wisconsin DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth explore how collaboration across state lines can improve regulation, support licensed professionals and busines...
Women in Engineering and Public Service
What does a career in engineering look like in state government? Go behind the scenes with an engineer at the Michigan Public Service Commission to learn how technical expertise helps protect the public, support critical infrastructure, and mak...
Liquor Licensing During Peak Season
Summer is one of the busiest seasons for Michigan's restaurants, bars, festivals, and special events. In this episode, we discuss how liquor licensing and compliance help businesses serve responsibly, answer common questions from licensees, and...
