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Nov. 17, 2025 – Michigan’s next governor will need to turn around the state with unifying and decisive leadership on education, talent and competitiveness, a leading business group says.
Business Leaders for Michigan on Monday is releasing a plan for how the winner of the 2026 gubernatorial election can boost the state’s economic performance and increase prosperity.
Lansing, MICH (Nov. 12, 2025) – Leading Michigan business and policy organizations today launched the Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform, a new, broad-based coalition dedicated to reining in lawsuit abuse and restoring balance and fairness in Michigan’s legal system.
The Alliance’s members represent over 30 – and growing – influential statewide associations and employers, including the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Realtors, Michigan Retailers, and the Small Business Association of Michigan. Together, they’re pushing for legislative solutions that align Michigan with national best practices and strengthen economic competitiveness. (Full list below).
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.