Advocacy In Action

• Michigan Legislature Repeals Emergency Powers Law Gov. Whitmer Used for COVID-19 Rules

  Republican lawmakers on Wednesday killed a law that underpinned coronavirus restrictions issued by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, wiping it from the books after Michigan’s Supreme Court declared the measure unconstitutional.

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• UM Releases Updated Economic Outlook

  Substantial economic disruption has occurred since the University of Michigan’s RSQE released economic outlooks for the U.S. and Michigan economies in February 2020. Today, they released an updated set of interim forecasts has been released, which includes two scenarios – …

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• Detroit Regional Chamber Launches Online Series to Answer Business Questions

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Megan Spanitz mspanitz@detroitchamber.com 313.300.1819 Detroit Regional Chamber Launches Online Series to Answer Business Questions First guests include Jeff Donofrio, Brian Calley, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens  DETROIT, MICH. (March 19, 2020) – In response …

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• Small Businesses Association Funding Information

  The Latest: SBA Disaster Recovery Loans Available Soon for COVID-19 The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (H.R. 6074) expanded the Small Business Act’s definition of a disaster to include Coronavirus (COVID-19).  As a result, the U.S. …

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• Small Businesses Association Funding Information

  The Latest: SBA Disaster Recovery Loans Available Soon for COVID-19 The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (H.R. 6074) expanded the Small Business Act’s definition of a disaster to include Coronavirus (COVID-19).  As a result, the U.S. …

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• HR 6201 – The Impact to Employers and Employees

  March 13, 2020 From Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Late Friday night, the House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at containing the widening effects of COVID-19 (HR 6201). The President has already indicated he will sign it. If passed …

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• Measures To Take To Remain Healthy 

  The Detroit Regional Chamber has provided a set of preventative measures and recommendations to its employees that will aid in minimizing exposure to respiratory infections, such as Coronavirus/COVID-19: Keep hands clean Wash hands with soap and water for at least …

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• COVID-19: What You Need to Know

  As COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S. and cases in Michigan increase, it is important to remain calm and informed on the status and threats. Over the past week, Gov. Whitmer has declared a state of emergency, confirmed cases …

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• COVID-19: Employers Resources and Updates

  The outbreak of Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, originating from Wuhan, China has spread to 90 countries. Governments have closed borders and implemented quarantines, while companies have imposed travel restrictions. The impacts of Coronavirus on businesses are being observed globally. At this time, there is no reason to overreact, but businesses should be taking precautions.

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