Advocacy In Action

• How Detroit election workers scored a win in face of criticism, threats

  Janice Winfrey, a former math teacher who’s now the top election official in Michigan’s largest city, received threats, criticism and national attention as supporters of former President Donald Trump attacked the 2020 election.

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• Chamber Joins Business Groups In Advocating for Afghan Refugee Resettlement

  DETROIT (Aug. 24, 2021) – Today the Detroit Regional Chamber joined business groups from around the state to applaud Gov. Whitmer’s request to President Biden to resettle Afghan refugees in Michigan. Michigan’s diverse population and long history of welcoming immigrants …

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• Chamber Priorities for Small Business and Education Featured in Gov’s $2.1 Billion Economic Development Proposal

  On Monday, Aug. 23, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out a $2.1 billion proposal to grow Michigan’s middle class, support small businesses, and invest in communities by tackling several underlying issues.

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• Gov. Whitmer Proposes $2.1 Billion Investment to Grow the Middle Class, Support Small Businesses, and Invest in Communities

  LANSING, Mich. – Today, joined by business leaders and public officials in Lansing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out a $2.1 billion proposal to grow Michigan’s middle class, support small businesses, and invest in communities by tackling several underlying issues. As Michigan’s economic jumpstart continues, Gov. Whitmer’s proposals will tackle underlying issues faced by families, communities, and small businesses and take advantage of the historic influx in federal resources to deliver meaningful change that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee Announces Endorsements For Detroit City Council

  Municipal elections will be held in Detroit on Tuesday, November 2. The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) is endorsing a slate of candidates for City Council races. Those candidates include:The endorsed City Council candidates are: At Large  Coleman …

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• Aug. 20 | This Week in Government: Vaccine Misinformation Surrounds Bill Hearing; Redistricting Commission Parses Census Data

  Get the latest headlines from the week of Aug. 16, powered by Gongwer.

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• Chamber, Business Groups Join in Opposition to Bill Prohibiting Businesses from Mandating Vaccinations for Employees

  View a joint letter from the Detroit Regional Chamber and statewide business organizations opposing House Bill 4471.

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• Chamber Advocates Against Bill That Limits Businesses’ Ability to Create COVID-19 Safety Measures

  Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams testified before the Michigan House House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent Thursday against House Bill 4471, which would restrict businesses from making their own decisions requiring vaccines and masks.

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• Aug. 13 | This Week in Government: Data Shows Suburban Growth, Shrinking Cities; Redistricting OKs New Work Timeline

  Get the latest headlines from the week of Aug. 9, powered by Gongwer.

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• What the $1.2 Trillion Senate Infrastructure Bill Means for Michigan

  The Senate approved a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill Tuesday, which would direct billions to modernize roads, bridges and transit systems while expanding high-speed internet systems and the nation’s network of electric vehicle charging stations. Senators voted 69-30 to approve the package, and the …

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