Advocacy
Chamber Joins National Coalition to Urge U.S. Senate to Pass Bipartisan Permitting Reform
February 26, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber has joined a national coalition of over 100 organizations urging the U.S. Senate to pass bipartisan,…
In Review: 2026 State of the State Address
February 26, 2026Read the Detroit Regional Chamber's review of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's final State of the State address.
Chamber Reacts: Gov. Whitmer’s Final State of the State Address
February 26, 2026Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah shared the following sentiments after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered remarks…
Feb. 20: MichAuto Statement on SCOTUS IEEPA Decision
February 20, 2026Read MichAuto’s statement on the latest Supreme Court of the United States International Emergency Economic Powers Act decision.
Beyond the Bill: Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit)
February 20, 2026Get to know Rep. Karl Bohnak.
Ashley Mathews
Tax Relief, Housing Reforms, and the Push for Economic Competitiveness
February 20, 2026Explore a breakdown of what the Detroit Regional Chamber was watching the week of Feb. 16. Learn more.
Adam Majestic
Feb. 20, 2026 | This Week in Government: Hall Floats $4B in Tax Cut Plan, Eyes Reductions in Property Taxes, Utility Bills
February 20, 2026Property tax cuts and bills to address the housing crisis are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Sandy K. Baruah Guest Hosts ‘Focus With Paul W. Smith’ on WJR 760 AM, Feb. 25
February 18, 2026On Feb. 25, the Chamber's Sandy K. Baruah will fill in as the guest host of WJR 760 AM’s “Focus…
Feb. 13, 2026 | This Week in Government: Whitmer Wants to Address Budget ‘Challenges’ With New Taxes, Rainy Day Fund Withdrawal; Republicans Balk
February 13, 2026Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget recommendations and the Gordie Howe Bridge are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
FY27 Executive Budget Recommendation: New Taxes on Services and Targeted Workforce Investments Define Proposal
February 12, 2026Read the Chamber's key takeaways from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget.
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