Advocacy
2024 Lame Duck Call to Action for the Business Community
December 6, 2024The Michigan business community and Chamber members must contact their state legislators regarding critical legislative issues that will affect Michigan…
Dec. 6, 2024 | This Week in Government: Senate Votes to Extend UI Benefits From 20 Weeks to 26 Weeks, Boost Maximum by 70%
December 6, 2024UI benefits and significant changes to the state's workers' compensation law are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Nov. 22, 2024 | This Week in Government: House Democrats Float Closing Dark Store Tax Break in Waning Days of Trifecta
November 22, 2024Tax loopholes used by retail corporations and Hoekstra's nomination for Ambassador to Canada are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in…
Chamber Voices Support for HB 6088 to Increase Public Transit
November 15, 2024The Chamber testified in support of House Bill 6088 during the Michigan House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee meeting.
Nov. 15, 2024 | This Week in Government: Economic Development Bills Move Through House
November 15, 2024Economic development bills and Detroit fire prevention fee are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Chamber Members: Support Amendments for 2025 Earned Sick Time Mandate and Minimum Wage
November 13, 2024With the legislative landscape shifting and the lame-duck session now underway, this time is crucial for introducing and advancing key…
Lame Duck Priorities and What’s Ahead With a New Michigan Majority
November 12, 2024View key developments and insight into what comes next for the business community with a new majority in Michigan's legislature.
Michigan Business Groups Applaud Legislators for Taking First Step to Address Issues With Impending Earned Sick Time Act
November 8, 2024The Detroit Regional Chamber recently joined other business organizations in applauding the introduction of legislation to fix the Earned Sick…
Business Organizations Urge Legislative Leaders to Address Key Issues During Lame Duck
November 8, 2024The Detroit Regional Chamber joined the Grand Rapids Chamber, Business Leaders for Michigan, Michigan Manufacturers Association, the Small Business Association…
Nov. 8, 2024 | This Week in Government | Hall’s Approach as Incoming Speaker: ‘I Don’t Think We Should Play it Safe’
November 8, 2024Incoming Speaker of the House Rep. Matt Hall and the next leader of House Democrats, Rep. Ranjeev Puri, are among…
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