The Lansing Regional Chamber Capitol Connection Newsletter provides policy, legislative and political updates from the LRCC public affairs department.

In This Issue First Annual Lansing Economic & Fiscal Outlook Event Recap Michigan State University Extension, Martin Commercial Properties, and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce held our first annual Lansing Regional Economic and Fiscal Outlook. Key takeaways include: The presentation PowerPoint slides is available here. Business Groups Launch Great Lakes Growth Coalition  Michigan job creators…

For the very first time in history, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has initiated simultaneous strikes against all three major automakers, as they were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract before the Thursday 11:59 p.m. deadline.

Watch the video update from Steve Japinga, senior vice president of public affairs, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC), to learn more about the LRCC’s advocacy and legislative efforts highlighted in this month’s Capitol Connection Newsletter

In This Issue Poll Identifies Public Safety as the Most Important Issue Among City of Lansing Voters A poll commissioned by Advance Greater Lansing shows that public safety is the leading concern among voters in the city of Lansing. The poll of citizens who are likely to vote in the 2023 Lansing City Council election…

In This Issue MDOT Construction UpdateAs we move into another year of economic recovery and growth, it’s important to stay informed about the state of our transportation infrastructure and how it affects our businesses and communities. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to a virtual construction update by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on…

In This Issue MDOT Construction Update for LRCC Members Great Lakes Michigan Job Coalition Pushes Great Lakes Tunnel Project to Resume State Income Tax to Decrease for One Year  MDOT Construction Update for LRCC Members As we move into another year of economic recovery and growth, it’s important to stay informed about the state of…

In This Issue: Right-to-Work Tax Relief Legislation Signed $3.9 Billion More Needed to Fix MI Roads FY24 Community Funding Projects Submitted FTC Non-Competes Proposal Federal Permitting Reform Right-to-Work The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation last week and will likely take up in the Michigan Senate this week bills pertaining to repealing Right-to-Work and restoring…

In This Issue: Gov. Whitmer Executive Budget FY24 I-496 Construction Update The Corporate Transparency Act Explained 2023 LRCC Policy Priority Focus Areas Gov. Whitmer Executive Budget FY24 Governor Whitmer and Budget Director Chris Harkins presented the governor’s executive budget recommendations for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The proposed budget is $79 billion. Of the $79.4 billion in…

In This Issue: 2023 Policy Priority Focus Areas Working Families Tax Cut Passed by the State Legislature  LRCC Supports Expansion of Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act  2023 Policy Priority Focus Areas The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) serves as the voice of business for the Greater Lansing region. Our public affairs team is focused on…