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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…

Michigan Speaker Joe Tate on Putting People First
January 31, 2023Having the doors open and working for the people are some things Rep. Joe Tate says he plans on doing…

Dec. 2, 2022 | This Week in Government: Detroit Regional Chamber Lays Out Priorities to New Legislature Leadership
December 1, 2022Chamber legislative priorities, zoning incentives, and more are the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the week of Dec.…

Nov. 18, 2022 | This Week in Government: Caucus Leadership Unveiled; DePerno Running for MIGOP Chair
November 18, 2022House and Senate leadership appointments, MIGOP Chair bids, and more are the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the…

Rep. Joe Tate Makes History as First Black Lawmaker to Lead Michigan’s House
November 11, 2022Democratic state Rep. Joe Tate made history Thursday after he was selected to lead the Michigan House of Representatives in…

Oct. 28, 2022 | This Week in Government: Gov. Whitmer, Dixon Debate Gaffes May Not Affect Voters
October 27, 2022The final gubernatorial debate, Proposal 2, and more are the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the week of…

Oct. 14, 2022 | This Week in Government: First Dixon Vs. Whitmer Debate Heavy on Attacks, Some Policy
October 14, 2022The first gubernatorial debate, Michigan Achievement Scholarship bill, and more are the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the…

Oct. 7, 2022 | This Week in Government: Chamber Splits Endorsements For Legislature
October 7, 2022Chamber endorsements, Dixon's latest campaign stop, and more make the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the week of…

Chamber Joins Mayor Mike Duggan in Support of Proposal 1
October 5, 2022On Monday, Oct. 3, the Detroit Regional Chamber hosted a reception featuring Mayor Mike Duggan, Rich Studley, Jase Bolger, and…

Sept. 23, 2022 | This Week in Government: Many Seats in Play as House Majority Could Be Up for Grabs
September 23, 2022House election predictions, the SOAR Fund Package, and more make the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the week…

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