Data released last week from Housing Next shows an increased housing gap since 2020 of an additional 13,000 households in Kent County. Population and household growth over the last years […]
After a decade of advocacy, the state’s civil rights act has gained momentum towards including protections for the LGBTQ community. Today, SB 4, the bill to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act […]
At last week’s Public Safety Committee, City administrators outlined the City’s efforts in investing in facilities and services to address housing instability, as well as its approach to enforcement of […]
Last week, the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) held a hearing on the 2018 Adopt & Amend Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage legislation. The COA, who has yet to […]
Chamber advocacy supports businesses of all sizes as we work to create a thriving and prosperous West Michigan for all. Below are the significant accomplishments the Chamber Government Affairs Team achieved […]
LANSING, MI – Housing Michigan, a coalition led by the Grand Rapids Chamber, Home Builders Association of Michigan, Michigan Municipal League and Housing North, applauds the Michigan Senate for sending […]
Housing Michigan, a coalition led by the Grand Rapids Chamber, Home Builders Association of Michigan, Michigan Municipal League and Housing North, and supported by dozens of businesses, builders, local governments […]
How Policy Drives Us Toward Being the Best Mid-Size City Last week, the Grand Rapids Chamber hosted the Grand Rapids Policy Conference and released a to-do list following a half-day […]