Advocacy In Action

• Chamber Testifies in Support of Michigan Merit Curriculum

  The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Senior Director for Education and Talent Programs Greg Handel testified at a recent House Education Committee meeting in favor of the current Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements, which are critical to providing students the skills needed to …

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• EAA Legislation Passed by House

  Recently, a bill was voted out of the House of Representatives in the next step to make the existence of the Education Achievement Authority (EAA) state law and expand and cap to help turn around the 50 lowest-performing schools in Michigan.

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• April 12, 2013: NITC Presidential Permit Approval Clears Way for Growth, Jobs

  The Detroit Regional Chamber joined business, community and political leaders at Governor Rick Snyder’s press event on Friday, April 12, announcing the passage of the presidential permit for the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) at James Group International in Detroit.

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• Bill to Fully Fund Communities and Schools After Repeal of Personal Property Tax Passes Michigan Legislature, Signed by Gov. Snyder

  Governor Rick Snyder signed a bipartisan plan to make communities and schools whole after repeal of the Personal Property Tax on Friday, March 28, completing another successful step in making Michigan more globally competitive. Following overwhelming support by the Michigan …

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