Michigan Faces an $85 Billion Water Infrastructure Challenge. Who Will Pay for It? |
The Crisis Beneath Us: The Urgent Need to Invest in Michigan’s Water Infrastructure report is raising alarms about what could become the state’s next major challenge: aging water and wastewater systems nearing the end of their useful lives and requiring significant investment in the coming decades. Released by the Great Lakes Water Authority, Public Sector Consultants, and the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, the report argues that the state faces a growing gap between replacement costs and available funding. |
Election security is directly related to economic security. As trusted sources of information, employers and business leaders have a direct role in supporting Michigan’s elections and the democratic process. Watch the Chamber’s on-demand webinar that outlines how businesses and their employees can take action, from sharing reliable information to volunteering at their local clerk’s office. The webinar features election administration experts, business leaders, and bipartisan former elected officials: |
- Daniella Ballou-Aares, Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Now Project
- Michael D. Bishop, Former Michigan Senate Majority Leader
- James Blanchard, Former Governor, State of Michigan
- John D. Cherry, Former Lieutenant Governor, State of Michigan
- John Engler, Former Governor, State of Michigan
- James Martinez, Vice President, Communications and Business Intelligence, Detroit Regional Chamber
- Chris Thomas, Former Director of Elections, Michigan Secretary of State
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Powering the Future: Wayne County Commission Backs Responsible Tech Growth in Van Buren Township |
The Chamber applauds the Wayne County Board of Commissioners for its decisive leadership in advancing Google’s planned data center in Van Buren Township on Thursday, Oct. 1. By continuing to support the Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption and community benefits agreement, commissioners demonstrated a clear commitment to securing generational digital investments for Southeast Michigan. |
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| Under the agreement approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC), the contract duration is 20 years, with a minimum monthly billing demand of 80% of the contracted electricity, rather than the standard 50-60%, even if the entire amount of electricity is not used. Google will also be required to pay for at least 15 years of minimum monthly charges, credit, and collateral requirements. Read more. |
The program would offer a credit of up to $1,700 for taxpayers who donate an equivalent amount to a scholarship-granting organization run by a public or private school district. Read more. |
Bipartisan support for suspending the gas tax has grown in recent weeks. Last month, gas prices spiked roughly 60 cents per gallon in a week, briefly topping $5 per gallon for gasoline and nearly $7 per gallon for diesel fuel. Read more. |
On Oct. 7-8, the Michigan Supreme Court Justices are hearing a multitude of business- and state-related cases, including Hudson v. Corrections, after the Court of Appeals convened a conflict panel. Read more. |
Small Business Advocacy and Resources, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8:15-10 a.m., will equip small business leaders with timely insights, practical resources, and valuable connections to help them navigate change, address challenges, and remain competitive in today’s evolving business environment. Save your seat. |
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