The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Capitol Connection is your go-to source for the latest policy, legislative, and political updates from the LRCC Public Affairs Department. In addition to our monthly Capitol Connection Newsletter, this page will now feature the most up-to-date news and insights to keep you informed and engaged.
The project will now move to the Lansing City Council for consideration. Positive momentum continues for the proposed Deep Green Data Center project in downtown Lansing. This week, the Lansing Planning Commission approved the proposal, advancing plans for the sustainable data center near Cedar and Larch streets. The project will now move to the Lansing…
Read MoreThe Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to join our partners at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and more than 600 organizations from across the country in signing a coalition letter urging the United States Senate to build on the House of Representatives’ progress and pass bipartisan, comprehensive permitting reform. Modernizing the federal permitting…
Read More2026 Lansing Facade Improvement Grant Program Now Open
Read MoreProposed Downtown Lansing Data Center: Public Information Sessions Announced
Read MoreThe Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) extends its congratulations to newly elected East Lansing Mayor Erik Altmann and Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby following the November 4 general election.
Read MoreOverview The 2025 general election concluded last night with strong outcomes for pro-growth leadership across the Greater Lansing region. Of the seven candidates endorsed by the Lansing Regional Chamber-Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC), six were elected, representing an 86% success rate. In addition to candidate races, the Chamber also supported several key ballot proposals, including the…
Read MoreGoing PRO Talent Fund Applications Now Open Until October 30
Read MoreMichigan’s Continuation Budget and the Federal Shutdown
Read MoreEarned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Update for Small Businesses
Read MoreLansing City Charter Proposal Informational Sessions
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