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Michigan Voters Are Skeptic of EVs and the Value of College in New Poll
March 3, 2023Michigan officials and the state’s business leaders share a vision of the economy, the role of college degrees in employment…

Poll: Michigan Voters Skeptical of Electric Vehicle Transition
March 3, 2023Michigan voters are split on the auto industry's transition to electric vehicles, according to statewide survey results released Thursday by…

Nearly Half of Michigan Voters Don’t Think Four-year Degree is Worth the Money, Poll Shows
March 3, 2023Only a quarter of Michigan voters say a college education is very important to landing a successful job and a…

Poll: Michigan Voters Remain Split on Economy, Education
March 3, 2023The Detroit Regional Chamber recently released findings from a new statewide poll of registered Michigan voters, showing a widening gap…

More Education Funding is a Good Start to Boost Michigan’s Economic Competitiveness
March 2, 2023A bipartisan budget agreement adopted in July for the current fiscal year already allocates a record $19.6 billion in the…

Michigan Senate Passes Historic Bill to Protect LGBTQ Rights
March 1, 2023The Michigan Senate took the first major step in expanding the state's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Wednesday, passing a provision to…

Flashpoint: Our Tax Dollars and Business Developments, Incentives–How Much is Too Much?
February 27, 2023Tammy J. Carnrike, Chief Operating Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber, was recently on Flashpoint to discuss the business climate…

Expanding Civil Rights is Good for Michigan’s Economy
February 23, 2023Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and Erin Knott, Executive Director of Equality…

Michigan Business Groups Push for LGBTQ+ Protections
February 21, 2023Axios Detroit Feb. 16, 2023 Samuel Robinson Michigan lawmakers are optimistic civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ citizens will be added…

Sandy K. Baruah Discusses 2023 State of the Region Findings on Michigan’s Big Show
February 17, 2023Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah was recently on Michigan's Big Show to discuss the findings from…

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