Advocacy

Aug. 8, 2025 | This Week in Government: Public Service Commission Members Back Myers
August 8, 2025Public Service Commission and school bonds are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.

Will US Congress Act in Time? Shutdown Looms as Funding Deadline Approaches
August 8, 2025Serious bipartisan talks on a budget have not yet begun, and the U.S. House and Senate remain far apart on…

On to November: Chamber Congratulates Mary Sheffield, Solomon Kinloch, Looks Toward General Election
August 6, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber extends its congratulations to Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch, who were successful in the Aug. 5…

Chamber Opposes Graduated Income Tax, Board of Canvassers Deadlocks
August 1, 2025This week, the graduated income tax petition proposal, which seeks to implement a 5% income tax increase on high-income earners…

Anyone’s Guess in the 10th District
August 1, 2025With U.S. Rep. John James (R-MI 10) vacating his seat to run for governor, much to the dismay of President…

Aug. 1, 2025 | This Week in Government: Invest in MI Kids Group to Gather Signatures Using Previous Summary Language After Canvassers Deadlock on Amended Wording
August 1, 2025A graduated income tax debate and the governor's executive budget proposal are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer…

Chamber Advocates for Regional Competitiveness at Macomb County Board Meeting
July 25, 2025On July 24, Adam Majestic, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Director of Public Policy and Business Advocacy, addressed the Macomb County…

July 25, 2025 | This Week in Government: Farhat Booted as Dem Approps Leader After GOP Fails to Pass Policy Bills
July 25, 2025Budget uncertainty and federal tax changes are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.

Detroit Regional Chamber Endorses Mike Duggan’s Independent Run for Governor
July 23, 2025Last week, the Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsement of Mike Duggan for the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial election,…

Saving Local News: Dwindling Support Leaves Communities, Civic Engagement at Risk
July 23, 2025Tune in today, July 23, at 10 a.m. to watch a replay of the Local News Crisis and the Impact…

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