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Lansing Regional Chamber Releases Polling on East Lansing Voter Sentiment Ahead of November Election
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC), in partnership with Greenlee Consulting Services, has released new polling data highlighting the views of East Lansing voters ahead of the November 4, 2025 general election.
Read MoreCapitol Connection: 7/15/2025
Capitol Connection: 7/15/2025 Federal Affairs One, Big Beautiful Bill Act Signed H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, has passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate and has been signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. This sweeping legislation includes numerous provisions with both encouraging and…
Read MoreCapitol Connection: February 25, 2025
Captiol Connection: February 25, 2025 Earned Sick Time, Minimum Wage Changes Signed by Governor: What Employers Need to Know and Do Now The Michigan Legislature passed changes to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage law just before the February 21 deadline, with Governor Whitmer signing them into law as Public Acts 1…
Read MorePaid Leave & Minimum Wage Update
Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a significant decision raising the minimum wage and enacting a one-size-fits-all paid leave benefits for all employers. Here’s a breakdown of what happened, the impact, and what you need to know
Read MoreCapitol Connection: May 21, 2024
In This Issue Local Updates Lansing Mayor Andy Schor announced revised plans for a new city hall to be located on a city parking lot on the Grand Avenue across from the CATA downtown transportation center. The proposal also may include housing CATA’s headquarters. Learn More State Updates Michigan’s Health Core Launched! In Michigan’s Health…
Read MoreCapitol Connection: March 26, 2024
In This Issue Local Updates Rebuild Lansing This past month the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has advocated for several big-ticket projects that would literally rebuild Lansing, specifically, downtown Lansing. Below, is a brief overview of the outcomes: The OVATION Performing Arts Center: The additional brownfield plan for the Ovation Performing Arts Center, including…
Read MoreUAW Goes on Strike. What’s Next?
For the very first time in history, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has initiated simultaneous strikes against all three major automakers, as they were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract before the Thursday 11:59 p.m. deadline. However, it’s important to note that not all of the nearly 150,000 union members employed…
Read MoreLift Up Local Small Businesses During Small Business Saturday® on November 26Â
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is proud to support the tri-county small business community once again for Small Business Saturday this Saturday, November 26. Created in 2010 by American Express, this annual shopping holiday occurs the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages shoppers to support small businesses nationwide during one of the biggest shopping…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Endorsed Candidates Celebrate Election Night SuccessÂ
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) endorsed candidates were overwhelmingly successful during the Nov. 8 general election. The LRC-PAC had a 96% success rate, with 30 out of the 31 candidates endorsed winning their election during the 2022 cycle. “It was clear from the outcome of this election that voters want…
Read MoreThank you for Golfing in the Lansing Open Event Details Tues. August 16, 2022 | 8:00am – 3:00pm Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center | 15101 Chandler Rd., Bath, MI 48808 Make sure to download the MemberPlus App and join the Lansing Open Updates list to receive important event updates and tee time reminders…
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