What’s happening: The 2026 general election is officially underway in Michigan. Absentee ballots became available Sept. 24, giving voters their first opportunity to cast ballots ahead of Election Day ...

What’s happening: Energy and environmental policy were in the spotlight in Lansing this week, with lawmakers holding committee hearings during a rare session day ahead of the election.

What’s happening: Proposal 2, advanced by Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MiMOP), would impose new restrictions on political contributions involving regulated utilities, government contractors ...

The Michigan Chamber’s advocacy team was in Washington, D.C. this week, meeting with the state’s congressional delegation, representatives from the Trump administration and other policy leaders on ...

What’s happening: The Senate Local Government Committee advanced Senate Bill 960, legislation aimed at addressing vacant commercial properties by allowing local governments to ask a court to remove ...

(LANSING, Mich. – Sept. 23, 2026) – The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsement of Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate, backing the former congressman to represent the Great Lakes State ...

What’s happening: The Michigan Chamber is urging Congress to advance bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing transparency around foreign-funded lawsuits and protecting U.S. businesses and courts ...

(LANSING, Mich. – Sept. 22, 2026) – The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsement of John James for governor of Michigan in the Nov. 3 general election.

What’s happening: Michigan Chamber members have already gotten direct access to Secretary of State candidate Tony Forlini and Attorney General candidate Doug Lloyd through our members-only MI’s Future ...

Independent analysis by Public Sector Consultants, commissioned by the Michigan Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber. Data center development can bring significant ...