Advocacy In Action

• March 26 | This Week in Government: Biz Groups Oppose Oral Chemo Parity, Insulin Cap Bills; Hertel Remains DHHS Director

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• Gov. Whitmer Announces 21 Rebuilding Michigan Road Projects

  Rebuilding Michigan effort aims to keep drivers safe, jumpstart Michigan’s economy, create good-paying construction jobs. The Governor’s office announced today the first 21 state highway projects starting throughout the state as part of the 2021 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) construction season. …

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• In Case You Missed It | Advocacy in Action: The Big Four

  On Thursday, March 18, the Chamber brought together city and local leaders for Advocacy in Action: The Big Four, a discussion about the region’s biggest economic issues. Joining the conversation were David Coulter, executive for Oakland County, Mike Duggan, mayor of the City of Detroit, Warren Evans, executive for Wayne County, and Mark Hackel, executive for Macomb County. The leaders were joined by Carol Cain, senior producer and host of CBS 62 Michigan Matters and columnist for the Detroit Free Press, who moderated the conversation.

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• Taxpayers Can Now File Tax Returns and Make Payments by May 17, 2021

  LANSING, Mich. – State of Michigan individual income tax annual returns are now due on May 17, 2021, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The new filing deadline comes after the Internal Revenue Service extended its deadline to the same …

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• March 19 | This Week in Government: Nessel on Separation Agreements, Nursing Homes, Line 5; Workgroup on In-Person Office Work to Meet

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• March 12 | This Week in Government: Local Impact of $1.9T Federal COVID-19 Relief; GOP Legal Action on Funds Tied to Pandemic Limits

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• March 5 | This Week in Government: PPE Tax Exemption Moves to Senate; DHHS Eases COVID-19 Restrictions

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• Chamber Advocacy Leads to Passage of PPE Tax Exemptions in MI House

  The Michigan House overwhelmingly approved two bills that would exempt COVID-19 personal protection equipment and disinfecting supplies from state sales taxes on Wednesday, March 3. The Detroit Regional Chamber has been at the forefront of developing this legislation and advocating …

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