Great Lakes Wire

Michigan Chamber urges swift end to ongoing federal government shutdown

By A. S. Bird | Oct 9, 2025

The federal government shut down on October 1, 2025, after Congress and the Trump Administration were unable to agree on a Continuing Resolution for funding.

Michigan lawmakers separate from federal tax reforms; business groups warn of higher taxes

By A. S. Bird | Oct 9, 2025

Michigan lawmakers have voted to separate the state's tax code from several federal tax reforms included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).