This Week in Government
Sept. 11, 2026 | This Week in Government: EGLE Will Review Line 5 Tunnel Permits
September 11, 2026Line 5 Tunnel Permit and vetoed bills are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
The Clock is Ticking: Congress Punts Key Budget Deadlines Ahead of Crucial Midterms
September 4, 2026Federal lawmakers acted on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to avert an immediate government shutdown, passing a stopgap funding package that keeps…
Adam Majestic
Sept. 4, 2026 | This Week in Government: As the Conversation Around Higher Ed Shifts, a SE Michigan Community College Initiative Records First Wins
September 4, 2026Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative and tariffs are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Aug. 28, 2026 | This Week in Government: Money Out of Politics Proposal Goes to Ballot
August 28, 2026The Money Out of Politics proposal and Pure Michigan are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Chamber Committees in Action | More For Your Membership
August 28, 2026Explore the different types of advocacy-focused Chamber committees available to Premier, Signature, and Summit-level members.
Ashley Mathews
Beyond the Bill: Michigan Rep. Jamie Thompson (R-Brownstown)
August 27, 2026This week, Beyond the Bill features Michigan Rep. Jamie Thompson. Learn more about her and the 28th district.
Ashley Mathews
Closing the Year Strong: Essential Priorities to Secure Michigan’s Economic Momentum
August 21, 2026Explore the Detroit Regional Chamber's end-of-year legislative priorities. Learn more.
Adam Majestic
Aug. 21, 2026 | This Week in Government: Democrats Cheer Brinks Pick for Benson LG: ‘An Unlikely Story Only She Would Write’
August 21, 2026Benson's pick for Lieutenant Governor and the 7th District race are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Aug. 14, 2026 | This Week in Government: Republicans Praise James Choice of DeBoyer for LG
August 14, 2026The Gubernatorial race and the Sixty By 30 deadline are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Michigan Sets Nov. 9 Launch for New Unemployment System: Why Employers Must Act Now
August 14, 2026The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has officially scheduled Nov. 9, 2026, as the go-live date for MiUI Release 2 for Benefits,…
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