Michigan Chamber Unveils Top 2012 Legislative Priorities  

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce Business Advocacy Team held a media roundtable this morning (Tuesday, Jan. 17) to unveil the Chamber's 2012 legislative priorities. These include:

• Repeal of the Personal Property Tax.
• Encourage the completion of a balanced state budget on time with no general tax increases.
• Support market-oriented solutions to health care issues.
• Improve Michigan's regulatory climate.
• Improve the condition and performance of Michigan's transportation system.

The Michigan Chamber will continue to be a strong advocate on a variety of issues Chamber members have identified as important. The issues identified at the media roundtable only highlight the top issues the Chamber will address. Click here to view the Chamber's news release. 
 

Michigan Chamber Midterm Legislative Scorecard Shows Stark Difference Between Political Parties  

Halfway through the 2011-12 legislative session, it is already evident that some legislative leaders and many lawmakers are committed to enacting a bold reform agenda that is stimulating our economy and creating jobs. Sadly, other lawmakers and legislative leaders are not.

The Michigan Chamber's Midterm Legislative Scorecard is only a snapshot in time reflecting upon the previous 12 months of voting and shows a stark difference between political parties in regards to reforming Michigan. 
 

With Michigan making great strides toward recovery in 2011, it is important to see who is driving that recovery by pushing a pro-jobs, pro-reform agenda in Michigan.

The Michigan Chamber's full voting recording for members of the Legislature will be announced after the 2012 summer recess and prior to the November 2012 election. 

Governor Snyder to Deliver 2nd State of the State Address on Jan. 18

Gov. Rick Snyder will deliver his second State of the State address this Wednesday (Jan. 18, 2012) at 7 p.m. at the State Capitol. The speech will likely include an update on Michigan's Dashboards as well as lay out his 2012 agenda. Many public broadcast stations will air the speech in its entirety across the state. 

The Michigan Chamber will closely monitor the items addressed by Gov. Snyder in his speech and will keep you informed on the key issues.