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The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Capitol Connection Newsletter is a monthly email that provides policy, legislative and political updates from the LRCC public affairs department.

Capitol Connection: October 22, 2024

By amatelonek@lansingchamber.org | October 22, 2024 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: October 22, 2024

Capitol Connection: October 22, 2024 Weighing the Costs: Urging Thoughtful Votes on Ingham County’s Millages The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) encourages Ingham County voters to carefully consider two key proposals on the November 5th ballot: the Housing & Homeless Millage and the Lodging Excise Tax Increase. While the LRCC supports the goals of…

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Capitol Connection: September 17, 2024

By amatelonek@lansingchamber.org | September 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: September 17, 2024

Capitol Connection: September 17, 2024 Chambers, Associations Urge the Next Congress & Admin to Pursue Pro-Growth Tax Policy The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) joined more than 500 state and local chambers and national trade associations led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce calling on policymakers to pursue a pro-growth agenda and prevent any…

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Capitol Connection: August 20, 2024

By amatelonek@lansingchamber.org | August 20, 2024 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: August 20, 2024

Capitol Connection: August 20, 2024 Next Steps on Minimum Wage & Earned Sick Time What’s Happening: Join us for a Michigan Business Town Hall meeting on the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling on minimum wage and sick time. When: Wednesday, August 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. Agenda: • Overview of the Decision • Significant…

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Capitol Connection: April 23, 2024

By growthzone | April 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: April 23, 2024

In this issue Local Updates Barrett, Hertel, Jr. to Headline Chamber Policy Forum The SOLD-OUT Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Policy Forum, which will be on Wednesday, May 1, will welcome former State Senator Curtis Hertel Jr., the Democratic candidate, and former State Senator Tom Barrett, the Republican candidate, vying for the 7th Congressional District…

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Capitol Connection: February 20, 2024

By growthzone | February 20, 2024 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: February 20, 2024

In this Issue Local Updates Rebuild Lansing Lansing, as our capital city, serves as the core of our region. It’s a vibrant hub with immense potential, and now, more than ever, our city officials have a unique opportunity to strategically invest in its long-term strength. Working collaboratively, business and labor joined forces with state officials…

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Capitol Connection: January 16, 2024

By growthzone | January 16, 2024 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: January 16, 2024

2024 starts with an amazing and potentially transformational opportunity for the city of Lansing’s elected leaders to rebuild Lansing and invest in our shared mid-Michigan community

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Capitol Connection: November 14, 2023

By growthzone | November 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: November 14, 2023

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

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Capitol Connection: October 10, 2023

By growthzone | October 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: October 10, 2023

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…

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Capitol Connection: September 19, 2023

By growthzone | September 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: September 19, 2023

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.

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Capitol Connection: August 15, 2023

By growthzone | August 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection: August 15, 2023

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

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Capitol Connection Newsletter: Aug. 31, 2020

By growthzone | September 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection Newsletter: Aug. 31, 2020

In This Issue LRC – PAC Endorsed Candidates Score Big in General Election Consumer Spending Up in Michigan Onto the GeneralCandidates endorsed by the Lansing Regional Chamber-Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) scored big wins during the Aug. 4 primary election. 96 percent of LRC-PAC endorsed candidates have successfully advanced to the November general election. The LRC-PAC…

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Capitol Connection Newsletter: July, 21 2020

By growthzone | July 24, 2020 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection Newsletter: July, 21 2020

In This Issue Going Pro Talent Fund Employer Liability Reform   MI Small Business Restart Grants Now Available National Environmental Policy Act Modernized East Lansing City Council Seeks Applicants to Fill Council Vacancies 15 Days! Going Pro Talent FundThe Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce along with our regional chamber partners across the state sent letters to…

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Capitol Connection Newsletter: June 30, 2020

By growthzone | June 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection Newsletter: June 30, 2020

In This Issue Summer Property Tax Updates Social Districts Criminal Justice Reform Legislation All Politics is Local Summer Property Tax UpdatesDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that several businesses have had to shut down and are not earning revenue. Additionally, businesses have continued to tell us the most important issue of re-opening besides proper…

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Capitol Connection Newsletter: March 17, 2020

By growthzone | March 20, 2020 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection Newsletter: March 17, 2020

In This Issue Families First Coronavirus Response Act   Economic Recovery Package Next Steps State Legislature Funds Workforce Initiatives Going-PRO, MI Reconnect Lansing City Council Amends FY20 Budget Join the LRC-PAC Newsletter  Families First Coronavirus Response Act The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislative package H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act last week. This legislation heads to…

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Capitol Connection Newsletter: Feb. 21, 2020

By growthzone | March 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Capitol Connection Newsletter: Feb. 21, 2020

Capitol Connection Newsletter is Back! We are excited to relaunch the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Capitol Connection Newsletter. The monthly e-newsletter will provide policy, legislative and political updates from the LRCC public affairs department. I-496 Reconstruction Project Starting this April, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be reconstructing I-496 between I-96 and Lansing Road. The…

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