This Week in Government
June 12, 2026 | This Week in Government: Hall Gears Up for Lengthy Budget Fight
June 12, 2026The state budget and the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
June 5, 2026 | This Week in Government: After Last Year’s Budget Shakeups, Michigan’s Economic Development Future Is in Uncharted Territory
June 5, 2026Michigan's economic development future and bills to speed up permitting processes are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer…
Beyond the Bill: Rep. Bryan Posthumus
June 5, 2026This week, Beyond the Bill features Michigan Rep. Bryan Posthumus. Learn more about Posthumus and the 90th district.
Ashley Mathews
Chamber-Backed Initiatives Move Forward: Permit Acceleration, Tax Credits, Convention Center Funding Clear Committees
June 5, 2026Returning from a productive week at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference, the Michigan Legislature took action on 109 bills in…
Adam Majestic
May 22, 2026 | This Week in Government: Senate Passes House Selfridge Supplemental Containing $152M
May 22, 2026Selfridge funding and former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's campaign update are among the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Detroit Regional Chamber Testifies Against Restrictive Stock Buyback Legislation
May 22, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber testified before the Senate Economic and Community Development Committee on May 21, strongly opposing Senate Bill…
Adam Majestic
State Leaders Face Crucial Deadline to Secure Selfridge Funding and Protect Defense Economy
May 15, 2026At a recent luncheon, Gov. Whitmer stressed the immediate need for legislative action to approve funding for Selfridge Air National…
Adam Majestic
Detroit Regional Chamber Opposes Constitutional Convention, Joins Coalition
May 15, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors has voted to oppose the ballot question asking Michigan voters whether to convene…
Brian J. Shoaf
Legislative Update: Chamber Advances Talent and Infrastructure Priorities, Fights Regulatory Overreach
May 15, 2026During the week of May 11, 2026, Michigan lawmakers took action on several key issues affecting the state economy. Learn…
Beyond the Bill: Sen. Veronica Klinefelt
May 15, 2026This week, Beyond the Bill features Michigan Sen. Veronica Klinefelt. Learn more about Klinefelt and the 11th district.
Ashley Mathews
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