Advocacy
New Polling Gives Insight on the August Primary Races and the Pursuit of Common Ground
April 28, 2026In advance of the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference, the Detroit Regional Chamber released polling of likely voters in key Democratic…
This Week in Government: Leadership Detroit and MichAuto Investors Visit the Capitol in Lansing
April 24, 2026On Tuesday, April 21, MichAuto hosted its annual Automobility Day at the Capitol, bringing together MichAuto investors and Michigan legislators…
Ashley Mathews
April 24, 2026 | This Week in Government: Race for House Majority Begins to take Shape; GOP, Dems Both Confident
April 24, 2026The race for House majority and property taxes are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Lansing Budget Updates: Critical Talent and Economic Programs Face Divergent Paths
April 24, 2026This week, Michigan legislative subcommittees advanced numerous budget proposals for the 2026-27 fiscal year, presenting contrasting visions for the state's economic future.
Adam Majestic
April 17, 2026 | This Week in Government: House Republicans Aim to Reduce FY27 Budget
April 17, 2026The Michigan State Budget and Brandon Lock Project are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Fueling Main Street: Bipartisan Push for CDFI Funding Supports Michigan Entrepreneurs
April 17, 2026A bipartisan coalition of 43 U.S. senators has urged the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to maintain steady funding for the…
This Week in Government: Legislative Roundup – April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026During the week of April 17, 2026, the Michigan legislature returned from Spring Break and hit the ground running in…
Ashley Mathews
How Detroit Small Businesses Can Navigate Resources, Capital, and Connection
April 15, 2026What determines whether the idea of a small business comes to fruition and grows into a sustainable company is access to capital,…
Allie Ciak
Whitmer Says Michigan Should Lead on Data Centers
April 10, 2026Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered strong remarks on April 8 at the Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes and Politics, endorsing the expansion of data…
Adam Majestic
April 10, 2026 | This Week in Government: Michigan Businesses Can Apply for Up to $6M in Grants for Employee Training
April 10, 2026The Going PRO Talent Fund and cellphone ban bills are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
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