Rebuilding Michigan effort aims to keep drivers safe, jumpstart Michigan’s economy, create good-paying construction jobs. The Governor’s office announced today the first 21 state highway projects starting throughout the state as part of the 2021 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) construction season. …
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In Case You Missed It | Advocacy in Action: The Big Four
On Thursday, March 18, the Chamber brought together city and local leaders for Advocacy in Action: The Big Four, a discussion about the region’s biggest economic issues. Joining the conversation were David Coulter, executive for Oakland County, Mike Duggan, mayor of the City of Detroit, Warren Evans, executive for Wayne County, and Mark Hackel, executive for Macomb County. The leaders were joined by Carol Cain, senior producer and host of CBS 62 Michigan Matters and columnist for the Detroit Free Press, who moderated the conversation.
Continue ReadingTaxpayers Can Now File Tax Returns and Make Payments by May 17, 2021
LANSING, Mich. – State of Michigan individual income tax annual returns are now due on May 17, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The new filing deadline comes after the Internal Revenue Service extended its deadline to the same …
Continue ReadingMarch 19 | This Week in Government: Nessel on Separation Agreements, Nursing Homes, Line 5; Workgroup on In-Person Office Work to Meet
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Continue ReadingMarch 12 | This Week in Government: Local Impact of $1.9T Federal COVID-19 Relief; GOP Legal Action on Funds Tied to Pandemic Limits
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Continue ReadingMarch 5 | This Week in Government: PPE Tax Exemption Moves to Senate; DHHS Eases COVID-19 Restrictions
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Continue ReadingChamber Advocacy Leads to Passage of PPE Tax Exemptions in MI House
The Michigan House overwhelmingly approved two bills that would exempt COVID-19 personal protection equipment and disinfecting supplies from state sales taxes on Wednesday, March 3. The Detroit Regional Chamber has been at the forefront of developing this legislation and advocating …
Continue ReadingGovernor Whitmer Extends Michigan’s Liquor License Renewals from April 30 to July 30
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced a three-month extension for liquor licensees to renew their 2021 licenses. The annual license renewal expiration date will be extended from April 30 to July 30 this year to assist licensees who have been …
Continue ReadingFeb. 26 | This Week in Government: $2B Senate Supplemental Passes Following Contentious Floor Debate; Low Percentage of Black Michiganders Vaccinated
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Continue ReadingGov. Whitmer Delivers Remarks Before U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today delivered remarks before a virtual hearing of the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works entitled, “Building Back Better: Investing in Transportation while Addressing Climate Change, Improving Equity, and Fostering Economic Growth and Innovation.” Read the testimony and view a livestream.
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