Advocacy

Chamber Continues to Push for Changes to ESTA
February 11, 2025On Feb. 11, Brian Shoaf, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Vice President of Public Policy and Business Advocacy, testified before the…

Whitmer: Tax Businesses, Marijuana as Part of $3B Road-funding Plan
February 11, 2025Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday floated a $3 billion plan to boost long-term road and bridge funding, including $2.2 billion…

Proposed Corporate Income Tax Increase Will Hurt Michigan Businesses
February 10, 2025Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a plan that is expected increase taxes on businesses by raising the corporate income tax…

Feb. 7, 2025 | This Week in Government: Senate Panel Hears Divided Testimony on Proposed Paid Sick Time Fix
February 7, 2025A proposed paid sick time fix and new tariffs are the top Michigan Capitol headline in Gongwer News Service.

Running for Office? The 5 Things You Need to Know From the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Latest Poll
February 6, 2025With a flood of hats being tossed into Michigan’s political rings, here is what candidates need to know from the…

Focus With Paul W. Smith: Detroit Regional Chamber Releases New Poll
February 6, 2025Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah joined WJR Newstalk 760 AM's 'Focus With Paul W.…

‘Jr Morning: Poll Commissioned on Canadian Tariffs, Gubernatorial Candidates
February 6, 2025Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah joined WJR Newstalk 760 AM to speak about the results of…

Williams: “With 15 Days Left, What’s Happening With Earned Sick Time?”
February 6, 2025The Chamber's Vice President of Political Affairs gives an update on Earned Sick Time Act amendment movements, urging that time…

Chamber Reacts to Whitmer 2025-26 State Budget Proposal
February 5, 2025Whitmer's seventh state budget sees investment in many Chamber priorities and concerns.

Earned Sick Time Act: Preparing for Implementation
February 3, 2025The Chamber and LEO prepare Chamber members for the Earned Sick Time Act ESTA implementation in February 2025.

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