January 24, 2020 The Honorable Governor Gretchen Whitmer P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Governor, We write this letter with appreciation for the priority you have placed on filling the skills gap with the Michigan Reconnect program and the Going …
Continue ReadingThe following is testimony from Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams to the Senate Economic and Small Business Development Committee on Jan. 23, 2020. Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. My name is …
Continue ReadingThe Chamber is a longstanding supporter for juvenile detainment reform. A package of 16 bills that raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction from 17 to 18 recently cleared a Senate committee and is being prepared to move to Gov. Whitmer.
Continue ReadingTo ensure we are building the future workforce that the economy demands, the Detroit Regional Chamber is focused on smart policy that will empower and prepare all types of Michiganders to fill the talent demand for employers across the region and state that tell us their top issue is a talent shortage.
Continue ReadingLast week, Sen. Ken Horn introduced legislation that would encourage companies to conduct automotive research and development in Michigan and invest in communities. Senate Bill 378 would create a research and development tax credit that can be claimed under Michigan’s …
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