Advocacy
July 31, 2026 | This Week in Government: Michigan Officials Celebrate the Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
July 31, 2026The Gordie Howe Bridge opening and nine bills from the 2023-24 term are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in…
Detroit Regional Chamber, MichAuto Applaud Senate Committee Advancement of Connected Vehicle Security Act
July 29, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto applaud the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s bipartisan advancement of the Connected Vehicle…
WATCH | Fox 2 Detroit: Possible Economic Impact of Gordie Howie Bridge
July 29, 2026Sandy K. Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer, recently joined Fox 2 Detroit to discuss the possible…
Why Opening the Gordie Howe Bridge Is a Top Priority for Detroit Businesses
July 29, 2026Sandy K. Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer, recently joined CBC News' Power & Politics to share…
A US-Canada Bridge Opens Monday, Trump’s Tariffs Kept America From the Party
July 29, 2026The Gordie Howe International Bridge was supposed to be a shared prize — a $4.5 billion, six-lane span across the…
Election Insider: Understanding Michigan’s 2026 Primary Election, Wayne County Transit Investment Proposal
July 29, 2026Don't miss next week's statewide Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Here's what to know.
Latest Statewide Poll: Michigan Voters Want Higher Standards, Real Skills, and More Support for Educators
July 29, 2026Candidates' educational agendas are essential to Michigan voters according to a new statewide poll commissioned by BLM and MEA.
Decades of Chamber Advocacy Culminates With Bridge Opening
July 27, 2026The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is an economic game-changer that will strengthen the U.S.-Canada trade relationship and…
July 24, 2026 | This Week in Government: Budget Will be Balanced Once SOAR Fund, COVID Contingency Dollars are Lapsed
July 24, 2026The Michigan state budget and brownfield redevelopment are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Navigating Michigan’s 2026 Unemployment Insurance Law Revisions
July 24, 2026Significant updates to Michigan's unemployment insurance framework are taking effect this month, introducing new compliance measures for claimants and operational…
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