Advocacy
The Power of & Podcast
June 14, 2023The Power of & Podcast focuses on reaching solutions to modern-day policy problems utilizing the power of “and.” Instead of…
How Gen Z is Changing the Game From Strategy to Policy
May 31, 2023Michigan policymakers are facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change education, as pandemic-era dollars fade away and policymakers take a hard…
Lawmakers to Watch in 2023
April 4, 2023The 2022 election was perhaps the most consequential for Michigan in a generation. With a bevy of both new and…
Chamber-Backed Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Expansion Signed Into Law
March 17, 2023On Thursday, March 16, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, reaffirming legal…
2022 Midterm: Trusting the Democratic Process; Takeaways for Michigan Business
November 10, 2022With the 2022 midterm election behind us, there’s much to consider – especially in terms of how it will affect…
Detroit Votes 2022
September 20, 2022In an effort to help inform residents and empower them to participate in November's election, the Detroit Regional Chamber, City…
Ruling on Michigan tipped wages could be ‘massive, fundamental’ change to restaurant industry
July 25, 2022Thousands of tipped workers in Michigan could see major changes to their paychecks after a recent court ruling threw into question…
July 22 | This Week in Government: Whitmer Signs 2022-23 Budget To Mostly Praise; State Seeks Stay in Adopt and Amend Case, Appeal Planned
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Businesses hope for stay of minimum wage, paid leave ruling
July 21, 2022Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah weighed in on the recent ruling regarding the minimum…
Chamber Perspective: What to Know About Recent Minimum Wage, Paid Leave Rulings
July 21, 2022On Tuesday, July 19, Court of Claims Judge Douglas Shapiro ruled that the Michigan legislature took an unconstitutional action of…
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