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• Dec. 23 | This Week in Government: COVID Relief Supplemental Heads to the Governor; New State Budget Director Named

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• Dec. 18 | This Week in Government: Poll Data Shows Support for Mask Mandate, Small Business

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• Dec. 11 | This Week in Government: Latest on MI House COVID-19 Outbreak, Armed Protests at Secretary Benson’s Home

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• Letter: Chamber Calls on Michigan Congressional Delegation for Business Support as Pandemic Orders Extended

  As Michigan takes steps to protect public health, the responsibility now lies with Congress to provide the much-needed relief to businesses, individuals, and states across the nation to survive the economic crisis. In an open letter to the Michigan Congressional delegation, the Detroit Regional Chamber called on them to immediately work together on the passage of the bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill.

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• Statewide Chambers of Commerce Send Memo Advocating for ‘Good Jobs in Michigan’ to Michigan Senate

  The Detroit Regional Chamber with support from chambers of commerce around the state sent a memo to the Michigan Senate, advocating for the reauthorization of the Good Jobs for Michigan program. The Chamber has long supported this program as a key tool in building Michigan’s workforce and long-term economic prospects. Making efforts to bolster the state’s talent pipeline, especially under the complex challenges posed by COVID-19, will better position Michigan for the recovery it needs to continue moving the economy forward.

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• Dec. 4 | This Week in Government: Giuliani Testifies at Michigan Election Hearing; Shirkey on COVID Relief Package

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• Chamber Weighs In: COVID-19 Relief Must Be a Lame Duck Priority

  Lame duck will be a critical time for COVID-19 relief. Read more on why measures like PPE tax exemptions for employers and legislation to support job creation are important to supporting businesses through the pandemic.

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