Advocacy In Action

• Q&A: Sen. Mike Nofs Outlines Michigan’s Energy Policy Overhaul

  In the new year, the Michigan Legislature will consider a major rewrite package of the state’s current energy policy, written in 2008, in an effort to address an evolving marketplace, plan for future capacity needs, maintain competitive pricing, and update clean energy standards.

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• 2016 Lawmakers to Watch

  Six state lawmakers poised to make an impact in 2016

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• Statement on Legislature’s Passage of Road Funding Plan

  DETROIT, November 3, 2015: Today, Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams issued the following statement on the Legislature’s passage of road funding bills.

  “Michigan motorists deserve to have their roads fixed before 2017…

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• Chamber Letter to Legislature: Action Needed on Roads Compromise Plan

  After the defeat of Proposal 1, leaders of both parties promised voters a plan to finally fix Michigan’s roads and critical infrastructure. Six months later, no agreement has been reached and voters once again read headlines that our elected leaders are at an impasse. Michigan’s residents and business community should not wait any longer to have a transportation system worthy of a state on the rise.

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• Decline to Sign Campaign to Raise Awareness About Job-Killing Petition Drive

  For over 100 years, the Detroit Regional Chamber has been committed to serving its members and driving prosperity across Southeast Michigan. As a new petition drive to raise the state’s corporate income tax (CIT) emerges, the Chamber is once again standing behind that commitment and working to keep Michigan’s economy strong.

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• Chamber Releases Five Transportation Funding Principles

  Following the defeat of Proposal 1, the Detroit Regional Chamber continues to be an unwavering supporter of transportation funding. As alternatives are debated, the Chamber urges the Legislature to adhere to the following principles when searching for a solution to …

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• Chamber Launches “Know Before You Vote: Proposal 1”

  

  Today,  the Detroit Regional Chamber officially launched its campaign to urge a “Yes” vote on Proposal 1 as a key step toward ensuring businesses have the world-class infrastructure they need to compete globally.

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• Chamber Finalizes 2015 Legislative Priorities

  

  The Detroit Regional Chamber has numerous ongoing initiatives advocating for the region as a whole as well as the business community. Visit our 2015 Legislative Priorities page or download the card today.

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• 2015 Legislators to Watch

  

  On the heels of the midterm election, Michigan’s 98th Legislature convenes in January with Republicans holding majorities in the House 63-37 and the Senate 27-11.

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