Retiring Rep. Lawrence Thinks Advocacy of Women’s Issues, Flint Victims Will be Her Legacy
December 21, 2022Democratic U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence, who is retiring from Congress after four terms, describes her legacy as fighting for clean…
Dec. 16, 2022 | This Week in Government: Inflation Concerns Persist, Voters Optimistic About State’s Future
December 16, 2022Recent voter survey results, executive reorganization orders, and more are the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the week…
Detroit Regional Chamber Joins US Chamber of Commerce to Oppose US Department of Labor’s Proposed Rules Regarding Independent Contractors
December 15, 2022In October 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed new regulations to drastically redefine independent contractors and penalize employers…
New Statewide Poll: Inflation Concerns Persist, Voters Optimistic About Democracy
December 15, 2022The Detroit Regional Chamber released findings from its latest statewide poll of registered Michigan voters. The data reveals continued concerns…
Dec. 9, 2022 | This Week in Government: 2022 Lame Duck Session Second Least Active Ever
December 9, 2022Lame duck outcomes, new studies, and more are the top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer for the week of Dec.…
Rail Strike Solution Reflects Value of Bipartisanship in Times of Crisis
December 5, 2022Last week’s railway labor agreement legislation prevented an economic crisis that would have been disastrous amid already historic inflation, labor…
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.…
Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Pens Letter to Michigan Legislative Leaders on Chamber Priorities
November 30, 2022Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber, penned a letter to Michigan’s legislative leaders…
Breaking Down the 2022 Election
November 21, 2022On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Detroit Regional Chamber members gathered at the Townsend Hotel to network and hear Paul Cordes, Chief…
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…
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