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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…
Shaping Michigan’s Economic Future Through the 2026-2027 State Budget
May 1, 2026Read an analysis from the Detroit Regional Chamber's Public Policy and Business Advocacy Team on key priorities the 2027 Michigan…
Adam Majestic
Statement: The Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto Applaud the Bipartisan Bill to Ban Vehicles Made by Chinese Companies and Protect the American Automotive Industry
April 30, 2026The Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto issued the following statement in response to the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026.
Lansing Budget Updates: Critical Talent and Economic Programs Face Divergent Paths
April 24, 2026This week, Michigan legislative subcommittees advanced numerous budget proposals for the 2026-27 fiscal year, presenting contrasting visions for the state's economic future.
Adam Majestic
Whitmer Says Michigan Should Lead on Data Centers
April 10, 2026Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered strong remarks on April 8 at the Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes and Politics, endorsing the expansion of data…
Adam Majestic
A Promising Blueprint for Growth: Mayor Sheffield’s First State of the City
April 1, 2026During Mayor Mary Sheffield's first State of the City address, she offered an encouraging vision of neighborhood investment, red tape…
Adam Majestic
Google and DTE Energy Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Clean Energy and Reliability in Michigan
March 18, 2026The Chamber congratulates Google and DTE Energy on their new strategic partnership to develop a new data center within DTE's service…
Graduated Income Tax Will Not Appear on November Ballot, Mayor Sheffield’s First Budget, and House Passes Open and Obvious
March 13, 2026Read a roundup of the latest happenings in government from the Detroit Regional Chamber's Public Policy and Business Advocacy team.
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.
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