Bipartisan Bill Promotes Economic Development and Clean Energy in Michigan
September 5, 2025In a significant victory for Michigan’s business community and environmental future, the Michigan Senate passed a bipartisan package of bills…
Sept. 5, 2025 | This Week in Government: Whitmer Calls for Early 2026 Special Election in 35th Senate District
September 5, 2025A special election in the 35th Senate District and HB 4160 are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer…
Community First-Partnering for Upstream Affordability
September 2, 2025What makes health care more affordable? For many, the answer starts far before someone walks into a doctor’s office or…
Aug. 29, 2025 | This Week in Government: House Republicans Pass Budget
August 28, 2025The Michigan state budget and the state superintendent position are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Aug. 22, 2025 | This Week in Government: Duggan Lands Eye-popping Endorsements From Local Leaders of Both Parties
August 22, 2025Detroit’s mayoral race and legislator pay are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Chamber Backs Legislation to Reinstate ‘Open and Obvious’ Liability Standard
August 21, 2025This week, the Detroit Regional Chamber, alongside other business organizations, signed a coalition letter formally urging the House Judiciary Committee…
New Bureau of Labor Statistics Head Could Impact Your Business
August 15, 2025The recent appointment of E.J. Antoni, an economist from the Heritage Foundation, as the new head of the Bureau of…
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Clock is Ticking: Budget Stalemate Threatens Government Shutdown, Hinders Economic Progress
August 15, 2025With only 47 days remaining before the Sept. 30 budget deadline, the continued stalemate between the Michigan House and Senate…
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Aug. 15, 2025 | This Week in Government: Michigan Education in Dire Straits, Should Be a Budget Priority
August 15, 2025Michigan’s education system and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Opinion: Businesses Need Lansing to Pass a Results-centered Education Package
August 14, 2025In an op-ed for Crain’s Detroit Business, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah emphasizes a dire need…
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