If your are applying for tax incentives or credits in Michigan, you may be required to undergo a background check.   That is if the Michigan Economic Growth Authority has its way and adopts its program for conducting background checks on individuals and businesses applying for tax breaks. According to the New York Times, the new [...]

The Florida State Senate has passed a bill mandating that all candidates to coach in youth sports groups will be mandated to undergo background checks.   The new  legislation (SB 15)) has moved to the house where there is a similar bill in play. The bill calls for sanctioning sports authorities in the State of Florida [...]

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Corra Group believes the Motor Vehicle Driving Record or MVR, is a significant background check, not just for trucking and transportation companies but for employers looking to discern some of their job applicant’s behavior characteristics.   MVRs will not just reveal how well someone drives but whether they have substance abuse issues and how disciplined they [...]

We are pleased to spread the good news that Pro Publica Reporters are finalists  has won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for their article regarding lax oversight in nursing.  The report was credited to Tracy Weber and Charles Ornstein.  One  article was entitled, Dangerous Caregivers Not on the List. The Pulitzer Price for Public [...]