Chamber Supports HB 4816 to Fuel Startups, Opposes New Water and Energy Fees
October 30, 2025The Chamber submitted support for Michigan House Bill 4816, legislation that directly tackles this challenge by unlocking private capital to…
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Stargate Announcement from OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital Creating Thousands of Jobs, Largest Investment in Michigan History
October 30, 2025On Oct. 30, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office announced that Artificial Intelligence giant OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, and partners, including Oracle…
Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Week, Harming Businesses and Threatening Health Care Stability
October 24, 2025The federal government shutdown, which began Oct. 1, is now finalizing its fourth week, with no clear resolution in sight…
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Oct. 24, 2025 | This Week in Government | Poll: Voters Split on State Economy Being ‘On the Right Track,’ Shift in Politics Running Economic Opinion
October 24, 2025A new statewide voter poll and an earmarks transparency bill are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Detroit Regional Chamber Asks Congress to Protect Arbitration System
October 20, 2025A stable and predictable legal environment is essential for economic growth. The Detroit Regional Chamber, alongside more than 100 business…
Oct. 17, 2025 | This Week in Government: LEO Opens Latest Going PRO Grants, Says 10K Fewer Workers Will Receive Training Support
October 17, 2025Going PRO grants and budget earmarks are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Small Business’ Concerns Grow as Government Shutdown Continues
October 15, 2025Murphy’s Naturals is a veteran-founded small business that offers effective mosquito and tick repellent products formulated with essential oils. In order…
A Business Leader’s Guide to Informed Voting
October 13, 2025Discover key resources for informed voting in Michigan and across the U.S. Access reliable information on elections, candidates, and more.
Michigan’s FY26 Budget Offers Mixed Results on Education and Talent
October 10, 2025While the FY26 Michigan state budget includes some significant wins, it missed an opportunity to address the state’s talent crisis…
Oct. 10, 2025 | This Week in Government | Hall: Don’t Like Decoupling? Blame Democrats
October 10, 2025Policies like decoupling and new tools for economic development are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
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