How Detroit election workers scored a win in face of criticism, threats
August 30, 2021Janice Winfrey, a former math teacher who’s now the top election official in Michigan’s largest city, received threats, criticism and…
Aug. 27 | This Week in Government: Budget Targets Set; Subcommittee Chairs Begin Work
August 27, 2021Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with Gongwer, will provide members with a collection of timely…
Chamber Joins Business Groups In Advocating for Afghan Refugee Resettlement
August 24, 2021DETROIT (Aug. 24, 2021) – Today the Detroit Regional Chamber joined business groups from around the state to applaud Gov.…
Chamber Priorities for Small Business and Education Featured in Gov’s $2.1 Billion Economic Development Proposal
August 24, 2021On Monday, Aug. 23, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out a $2.1 billion proposal to grow Michigan’s middle class, support small…
Gov. Whitmer Proposes $2.1 Billion Investment to Grow the Middle Class, Support Small Businesses, and Invest in Communities
August 23, 2021LANSING, Mich. – Today, joined by business leaders and public officials in Lansing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out a $2.1…
Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee Announces Endorsements For Detroit City Council
August 23, 2021Municipal elections will be held in Detroit on Tuesday, November 2. The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) is…
Aug. 20 | This Week in Government: Vaccine Misinformation Surrounds Bill Hearing; Redistricting Commission Parses Census Data
August 20, 2021Get the latest headlines from the week of Aug. 16, powered by Gongwer.
Chamber, Business Groups Join in Opposition to Bill Prohibiting Businesses from Mandating Vaccinations for Employees
August 19, 2021View a joint letter from the Detroit Regional Chamber and statewide business organizations opposing House Bill 4471.
Chamber Advocates Against Bill That Limits Businesses’ Ability to Create COVID-19 Safety Measures
August 19, 2021Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams testified before the Michigan House House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and…
Aug. 13 | This Week in Government: Data Shows Suburban Growth, Shrinking Cities; Redistricting OKs New Work Timeline
August 13, 2021Get the latest headlines from the week of Aug. 9, powered by Gongwer.
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