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• Oct. 30 | This Week in Government: Oakland County Candidate Funding Analysis; New MDHHS Rules for Gatherings

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• Chamber’s Government Relations Vice President Brad Williams Named to Crain’s ’50 Names to Know in Lobbying’

  Congratulations to the Chamber’s Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams on being named among Crain’s Detroit Business’ 50 Names to Know in Lobbying.

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• Oct. 23 | This Week In Government: House Districts Likely to Flip, Business Leaders Call for Unity in Lansing to Fight COVID-19

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• Chamber, Business Groups Sign Letter Calling for Collaboration with Business Community, Washington on Improved Diversity and Inclusion Practices

  President Trump recently issued Executive Order 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, imposing requirements for federal government contractors to review the content of their employee diversity and related training programs. The Detroit Regional Chamber joined numerous business organizations in signing …

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• Oct. 16 | This Week in Government: COVID-19 Bills Aim to Replace Invalid Executive Orders; Gov. Signs Expungement Bills

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• Governor Signs Chamber-Backed Bills to Ease Expungement of Crimes

  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed Chamber-backed legislation making it easier for residents to get past convictions erased from their record. It is the latest sweeping criminal justice package to become law during the 2019-20 legislative term.

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• Oct. 9 | This Week in Government: Latest on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Gov. Whitmer’s Emergency Powers

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• Plan Your Vote: Volunteer Opportunities for the 2020 General Election

  Learn about opportunities to get more involved in the 2020 general election as a volunteer.

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• Oct. 2 | This Week In Government: 2021 Budget Signed, Additional Reopenings Announced

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• State Budget Includes Nearly $60M for Education, Workforce Development

  Gov. Whitmer this week signed the state’s 2021 budget including funding for key job training and education programs. Learn more about the Michigan Reconnect and Going PRO programs receiving support in the new budget, and the Chamber’s perspective on these priorities.

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