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DOL officially rescinds Biden-era overtime rule, restores 2019 standards
Advocacy News – May 19, 2026 What happened: Last week, The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) formally rescinded the Biden administration’s 2024 Overtime Rule, which ...
Help support Michigan communities, elections as a poll worker
What’s happening: Michigan communities are beginning recruitment efforts for poll workers ahead of upcoming elections – and the Michigan Chamber Foundation, with support from the Erb ...
Housing reform hearings begin in Michigan House
Advocacy News – May 14, 2026 What’s happening: The Michigan House has begun hearings on a package of bills focused on zoning reforms aimed at reducing ...
Third Party Litigation Funding Reform advances with Bipartisan House passage
Advocacy News – May 14, 2026 What’s happening: The State House passed HB 5281 this week on a bipartisan vote of 60-45, marking a step ...
Building a strong legal strategy for Michigan employers
Advocacy News – May 7, 2026 What’s happening: The MI Chamber is working to step up its legal advocacy to better protect job providers and Michigan’s business climate. Why it matters: Legal decisions increasingly shape the ...
Democrat wins special election to fill vacant Michigan Senate seat
Advocacy News – May 6, 2026 What happened: After nearly 500 days without representation, residents of Saginaw, Bay City and Midland counties now have a ...
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