Advocacy
Jan. 9, 2026 | This Week in Government: Hall Vows Lawsuit After Nessel Opines House GOP Move to Cancel Work Project Funds was Unconstitutional
January 9, 2026Work project funds and the final bills of 2025 are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
2025 Advocacy in Review: Strengthening Michigan’s Economic Foundation Through Bipartisan Leadership
January 9, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber concluded a pivotal year in 2025, marked by intense advocacy efforts aimed at protecting the Detroit Region’s business…
Adam Majestic
Chamber Recognizes Detroit’s New Leadership, Mayor Sheffield and City Council President Tate
January 6, 2026The Chamber congratulates Mary Sheffield on becoming the 76th mayor of the City of Detroit and James Tate on becoming…
Anjelica Miller
Minimum Wage to Increase on Jan. 1, 2026
December 24, 2025On Jan. 1, 2026, Michigan's minimum wage rate will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour as set by Michigan's…
Tariffs Have Weakened Cross-Border Economic Activity
December 22, 2025Discover more about how tariffs have weakened cross-border economic activity between Michigan and Canada.
Canada and the US: The Trade Relationship Is Huge, Profitable, and Bruised
December 22, 2025Canada and the U.S. enjoy one of the most lucrative relationships in the world, but experts say any threat to…
John Gallagher
Canada Is More Than a Neighbor, It Is Critical to Michigan’s Economy
December 22, 2025In a thought leadership piece, MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. shares the importance of Michigan's trade relationship with Canada.
Glenn Stevens, Jr.
2025 Michigan Legislature Year in Review: Navigating Policy Shifts, Budget Battles, and Economic Evolution
December 19, 2025The legislative landscape in 2025 proved to be a year of distinct contrasts for the Michigan business community. Explore Michigan's…
Permitting Certainty: The SPEED Act and the Future of Economic Growth
December 19, 2025The U.S. House of Representatives voted out the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act on Dec. 18, sending the legislation…
Adam Majestic
Dec. 19, 2025 | This Week in Government: PSC Approves Data Center Contracts Unanimously; Whitmer and Nessel Remain at Odds on Decision
December 19, 2025The hyperscale data center in Saline Township and Line 5 are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
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