Advocacy In Action

• Regional Transit Authority Accepting Applications for Citizens Advisory Committee

  The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is accepting applications for its Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to provide input as it works to create a public transit system that addresses the transportation challenges and opportunities facing our region. The purpose of the …

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• Michigan Legislature Sends Wetlands Reform Bill to Governor’s Desk

  After over two years of stakeholder and DEQ collaboration and work, the Michigan Legislature recently approved and sent SB 163 to the Governor’s desk. This legislation reforms Michigan’s wetlands program and provides greater clarity and certainty on what is regulated …

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• Chamber Supports Medicaid Expansion

  Check out this video in support of Medicaid expansion featuring the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams. The Chamber supports Medicaid expansion as it protects the state’s bottom line and benefits Michigan employers, providers and residents by increasing access to health care and keeping costs down.

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• Chamber PAC Hosts Mayoral Forum, Ramping up Efforts for Upcoming Election

  The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) is actively engaged in the upcoming Detroit mayoral election and hosted a PAC Mayoral Forum and Reception during the recent 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference.

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