The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Capitol Connection is your go-to source for the latest policy, legislative, and political updates from the LRCC Public Affairs Department. In addition to our monthly Capitol Connection Newsletter, this page will now feature the most up-to-date news and insights to keep you informed and engaged.
In This Issue: Update from Washington D.C.Protecting Manufacturing Research & DevelopmentFollow The Money – American Rescue Plan Act Tracker Now AvailableMichigan Afflicted Business Relief Grant Program Applications Due March 31Current State Legislation Of Interest Update from Washington D.C. Latest Russia & Ukraine NewsOur partners at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are continuing to monitor the…
Read MoreIn This Issue: LRCC and Regional Partners Request Help for Downtown Lansing U.S. Chamber of Commerce launches LetsRebuildAmerica.com Downtown Lansing Receives Support From Michigan Economic Development Corporation Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Documents Current State Legislation Waverly Pathway Project LRCC And Regional Partners Request Help For Downtown Lansing The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) sent…
Read MoreIn This Issue: 2022 Policy Priority Focus Areas General Motors Picks Delta Township for New EV Plant Project Downtown Lansing Receives Support From Michigan Economic Development Corporation 2022 State of the State Address Lansing City Council First Ward Update Winning Michigan Jobs 2021 Policy Priorities and Positive Outcomes 2022 Policy Priority Focus Areas The Lansing…
Read MoreIn This Issue: 2021 Policy Priorities and Positive Outcomes In the News 2021 Policy Priorities and Positive Outcomes While 2021 remains just as unique and unpredictable as 2020, the LRCC’s government relations team has been serving its essential role of supporting and advocating on issues important to you. Below you will find the policy priorities…
Read MoreIn This Issue: Winning Michigan Jobs December is Career Exploration and Awareness Month in Michigan $400 Per Vehicle Announced in Auto Insurance Refunds 2021 MNRTF Development Project Recommendations Announced Winning Jobs Michigan The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) joined over 20 organizations and leaders throughout the state as part of the Winning Michigan Jobs…
Read MoreIn This Issue: Infrastructure Bill Signed Into Law, What Now? MDHHS Issues Mask Advisory for Holiday Season Infrastructure Bill Signed into Law, What Now? Last week, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This legislation represents over a decade of hard work, and it will bring billions in desperately needed investment for…
Read MoreIn This Issue: What’s Going on in Congress Michigan State Budget Signed Lansing City Pulse – The Jobs Issue Michigan Sees Strong Q2 Growth What’s Going on in Congress Currently, Congress is debating whether to tie two separate pieces of legislation, the infrastructure bill and the reconciliation bill, together or not. The LRCC has been…
Read MoreIn This Issue: The American Rescue Plan Governor Whitmer FY22 State Budget Overview RELAUNCH Greater Lansing Vaccine Toolkit The American Rescue Plan President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on March 11. The $1.9 trillion package aims to provide COVID-19 related-relief to businesses, individuals, unemployed, schools, public health, and…
Read MoreIn This Issue: Governor Announces Ease on COVID-19 Business Restrictions Business Groups to Gov. Whitmer re. Restaurant Reopening COVID-19 Relief Package Approved by State Legislature, Heads to Governor for Final Approval Lansing Chamber Continues to Push to Ease Restrictions on Office Work Chip-In So We Can Elect Business Friendly Candidates In the News Governor Announces…
Read MoreIn This Issue: Joint Letter to Gov. Whitmer from Chamber, Mayor Schor & Downtown Lansing, Inc. Michigan’s Child Care Coalition  Letter to the Michigan Department of Education Lansing Regional Chamber Joins Coalition for the Great Start Readiness Program Lt. Governor Gilchrist Meets with Chamber Members Joint Letter to Governor Whitmer from Lansing Regional Chamber, Mayor…
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