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Nov. 10, 2025 – Michigan’s legislature has enacted 30 bills through October 20 this year, marking a dramatic decline in productivity compared to previous years’ legislative output.
Oct. 3, 2025
Leading Michigan business organizations – including Detroit Regional Chamber, Grand Rapids Chamber, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Manufacturers Association, and the Small Business Association of Michigan – today issued the following joint statement regarding the Legislature’s passage of the Fiscal Year 25-26 State Budget and action to separate Michigan from recent federal tax reforms.
(Lansing, Mich.) – The Michigan Chamber released the following statement from Jim Holcomb, president and CEO, in response to the looming federal budget deadline and risk of a government shutdown.
“Stability matters and averting a long-term U.S. Government shutdown is essential – families and businesses cannot afford the disruption. Michiganders are looking for leadership in Washington not political gamesmanship. It is essential that the U.S. Senate swiftly pass a clean continuing resolution to keep our federal government operating and providing the certainty and services our employers, families and communities count on.”
Sept. 19, 2025 – A push by some state lawmakers to regulate artificial intelligence — including the creation of new crimes — is anything but intelligent.
- The National Civics Bee® returns across Michigan for the 2025–26 cycle
- Essay portal now open! Submit entries through Feb. 3, 2026 • Open to all Michigan 6th–8th graders in public, private or charter schools, or being home schooled
- Michigan Chamber Foundation and local chambers will host local and statewide competitions next year
- Local competitions spring 2026 | State Finals July 2026 | National Finals fall 2026
- Michigan’s 2025 State Champion Ashley T. from Clague Middle School in Ann Arbor to represent the state at nationals in Washington, D.C. this November for chance at $100,000 grand prize
- Comes at a pivotal moment as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026
[Lansing, MICH] — The Michigan Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced the official launch of the 2025–26 National Civics Bee® cycle in Michigan, inviting middle school students from across Great Lakes State to apply now. Hosted in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local chambers statewide, Michigan’s National Civics Bee® provides middle school students with an opportunity to showcase their civics knowledge, compete for recognition and prizes, and share their ideas on strengthening our communities. Local winners advance to the Michigan State Finals at the Capitol in Lansing, and the state champion earns a spot at the national competition in Washington, D.C.
Sept. 3, 2025 – Construction workers, business leaders and others sought to raise the pressure on lawmakers to pass a long-term road-funding plan Wednesday, rallying at the Capitol with four weeks left until a budget deadline.