Advocacy in Action
Lansing Fails to Pass Long-term Budget: What It Means for Michigan Business
October 1, 2025For the first time in 16 years, Michigan has entered a new fiscal year without a complete budget in place,…
Gridlock in D.C.: What the Federal Government Shutdown Means for Michigan Businesses
September 30, 2025As the Sept. 30 federal budget deadline approaches, political gridlock in Washington, D.C., threatens a federal government shutdown that could…
Michigan Businesses Fight Proposal to Block Federal Tax Benefits at State Level
September 24, 2025Crain's Detroit Business Sept. 23, 2025 David Eggert A push to avert a budget hole by separating Michigan's corporate income…
Majestic: Navigating Capitol Hill and the Business Community’s Stand for Stable Research Funding
September 19, 2025The Detroit Regional Chamber flew to Washington, D.C., to lead a coalition of business groups from across the country to…
Adam Majestic
Advocating for Business From Detroit City Hall to the State Capitol
September 12, 2025This week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Public Policy and Business Advocacy team participated in various initiatives, championing the business community's…
Adam Majestic
Opinion: Businesses Need Lansing to Pass a Results-centered Education Package
August 14, 2025In an op-ed for Crain's Detroit Business, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah emphasizes a dire need…
Chamber Urges Lawmakers to Pass Results-centered Education Budget
August 13, 2025While the state budget stalemate continues, the Detroit Regional Chamber, with other statewide business groups, sent a letter to the…
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…
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…
Deadline July 21: Oppose the Graduated Income Tax
July 21, 2025The Michigan Board of Canvassers is accepting public comments on the proposed ballot summary language for a graduated income tax to appear…
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