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- March 14, 2023
- March 14, 2023
Wendy Block, senior vice president of business advocacy and member engagement at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, quoted saying, “We oppose turning back the clock on this law,”
- March 14, 2023
- March 14, 2023
- March 14, 2023
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and many other business groups, are on record opposing the repeal of right to work.
- March 14, 2023
- March 8, 2023
- March 8, 2023
- March 8, 2023
The Michigan Chamber expressed extreme disappointment after the House Labor Committee jammed through a series of short-sighted proposals that would set the state backward today, from legislation repealing Michigan’s landmark Right to Work legislation (HB 4004-5) to action reinstating the state’s prevailing wage law (HB 4007). “The action by the House Labor Committee not only caves to union demands, but comes directly at the expense of workers, employers and taxpayers,” said Wendy Block, senior VP of business advocacy and member engagement for the Michigan Chamber.
- March 7, 2023
- March 7, 2023
- March 7, 2023
Public Sector Consultants (PSC) released the Michigan Transportation Infrastructure Needs and Funding Solutions report today that found that Michigan faces a $3.9 billion annual funding shortfall to fix Michigan’s deteriorating roads and bridges. At a press conference Tuesday morning, leaders from Michigan’s road building industry and business community gathered to share their reactions to the new report.
“Michigan’s prosperity, competitiveness and quality of life depend on modern, reliable infrastructure,” said Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. “This infrastructure is what connects us, allows our businesses and our economy to grow and thrive, and creates countless opportunities for our communities and families. The time is now for a bipartisan, long-term strategy with solutions and investments that improve our roads and bridges. We can’t afford to wait.”
- February 24, 2023
- February 24, 2023
Wendy Block, senior vice president of business advocacy and member engagement, comments on the MI Chamber’s support of the goals of the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) fund.
- February 24, 2023
- February 22, 2023
- February 22, 2023
Mike Alaimo, director of environmental and energy affairs, comments on how businesses that can investment in innovative technologies are key tackling climate issues and building a sustainable future for Michigan.
- February 22, 2023