Governor Proposes Dramatic Increase in Overtime Pay Threshold

Governor Whitmer last week announced a reckless plan to raise the state threshold for overtime pay to $51,000 - far above the national standard and most other states. This plan is reckless because it raises the threshold too high, too fast. We are strongly urging the Governor to reconsider and withdraw her plan.


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USMCA Trade Agreement Needs Action Now

The United States Mexico Canada Agreement is critical to all segments of Michigan’s economy. In Michigan, more than 117,400 manufacturing jobs alone depend on exports to Canada and Mexico. It's time to approve this agreement and the Michigan Chamber is working diligently to make sure that happens.


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MI Businesses Pay More Than Enough in Taxes, Study Shows

While several anti-business groups claim Michigan businesses don't pay their fair share of taxes, a new report by the Council on State Taxation (COST), shows MI businesses paid $16 billion in taxes, or 35% of all taxes paid in the state - about the average percentage of business taxes paid among states nationally.


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Studley: Governor's Reckless Plan Should Be Withdrawn

If Governor Whitmer has her way, Michigan businesses will be required to pay significantly more employees overtime pay. Chamber CEO Rich Studley talks with Steve Gruber about this job-killing mandate that would raise MI's overtime pay too high, too fast and would result in less economic opportunity, not more.


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