
Feb. 28, 2025 | This Week in Government: Whitmer: We Must Compromise On Roads
February 28, 2025Road funding solutions and federal 340B drug pricing are the top Michigan Capitol headline in Gongwer News Service.

Chamber Perspective on the 2025 State of the State Address
February 27, 2025Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her seventh State of the State address on Feb. 26. View the Chamber’s takeaways for the…

Anjelica Miller

Earned Sick Time Act: What Your Business Needs to Know Now, March 3
February 25, 2025Stay informed of the latest developments of the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and their implications for businesses by attending the Detroit…

Here’s What Businesses and Workers Have to Say About New Wage, Sick Time Laws
February 24, 2025Michigan business owners and groups said the state Legislature’s late Thursday overhaul of tipped minimum wage increases and paid sick…

Earned Sick Time Act Enacted: What to Know From the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
February 24, 2025On Feb. 20, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed HB 4002, which amends the Earned Sick Time ACT (ESTA), and SB 8,…

Chamber Advocacy Success: Earned Sick Time Act Amendments Pass Senate, To Become Law
February 21, 2025At 11:18 pm on Feb. 20, the Michigan Legislature wisely heeded the business community’s advice and concerns by amending the…

Feb. 21, 2025 | This Week in Government: Paid Sick Leave Changes Clear Legislature Under the Wire
February 21, 2025Paid sick leave time amendments and Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline are the top Michigan Capitol headline in Gongwer News…

ESTA Changes to Be Implemented: What Your Business Must Do Now
February 19, 2025With only two days before the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and the minimum wage changes take effect, Michigan businesses…

Editorial: Whitmer’s Road-funding Plan Unfairly Takes Aim at Businesses
February 18, 2025Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest $3 billion road funding proposal came with plenty that should concern Michigan’s business or any businesses…

Shoaf: Chamber Continues Focus on Competitive Business Climate
February 14, 2025This week, the Detroit Regional Chamber took steps at the state and federal levels to protect businesses in Michigan. Learn…

Brian Shoaf

Learn how the Chamber is advocating for business in Detroit and Southeast Michigan.