Advocacy
Chamber and MichAuto Perspective on Newly Proposed Microchip R&D Tax Credit
September 6, 2024Read the Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto's perspective on the newly proposed microchip research and design tax credit.
Michigan Hands-Free Driving Law Year One: 19,000 Tickets, Fewer Crashes
August 6, 2024Michigan officials who last year banned cell phone use behind the wheel contend new state data shows the law is…
FY25 State Budget Wins for Business: Support for “K – 12 + 2” Education, Funds to Scale Up MichAuto Talent Initiatives, and More
June 27, 2024The Fiscal Year 2025 state budget was passed on June 27 and includes several investments that will support Michigan’s business…
Encouraging Bipartisanship in Pursuit of Good Policy for Michigan
May 17, 2024Learn more about how MichAuto's advocacy efforts are championing bipartisan policy for the good of Michigan's automotive industry.
Michigan Senate Passes R&D Tax Credit, Changes SOAR Fund
March 20, 2024On March 19, the Michigan Senate approved measures to reinstate targeted tax incentives for job creation and establish an R&D…
House Panel Debates Tax Exemption For EV Chargers
March 12, 2024To properly support the transition to electric vehicles, Michigan needs to support improved access to EV chargers, supporters of HB…
Michigan Offers $125M to Manufacturers to Leverage Federal Funding
February 27, 2024Crain's Detroit Business David Eggert Feb. 22, 2024 Michigan will give $125 million in matching grants to advanced manufacturers and…
Stakeholder Roundtable on the Future of Mobility Workforce in Detroit
February 20, 2024On Feb. 7, National Economic Council (NEC) representatives joined stakeholders across Michigan’s government, education, and industry for a roundtable on…
Gov. Whitmer Launches New Office to Help Michiganders Benefit from Transitions in the Auto and Energy Sectors
February 14, 2024As Michigan continues to win major investment from high-tech companies, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer launched the state’s new Community & Worker…
Oakland County Executive Coulter, Michigan Rep. Hoskins, DENSO Announce Support for R&D Tax Credits
February 6, 2024Bipartisan legislation would promote local innovation, enhance the state’s competitiveness, and boost efforts to develop leading products and talent in…
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