Tag: Minimum wage
MI Supreme Court set to lean even more progressive after Whitmer appointment
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s appointment of Michigan Supreme Court Justice-designate Noah Hood might have been more consequential if it flipped the high court’s majority. But that’s not the case. Rather, it takes the court from a majority of Democratic Party-affiliated justices to a 6-1 super majority. Why it matters. Plus, President Trump will visit Macomb County next week for a rally highlighting the first 100 days of his second administration.
An open state Senate seat leads to more than a quarter of a million Michiganders without representation
There is an empty state Senate seat in Michigan’s thumb region. No one currently represents the district because Governor Gretchen Whitmer has not yet called a special election. Some Republicans are saying she’s playing politics with the 35th state Senate District.
Stateside: Monday, March 10, 2025
In this edition of Stateside, we feature an interview with the mayor of Windsor, Ontario, discussing tariffs. Next, we delve into a rural gothic fable taking place in West Michigan. We also provide an explanation of Michigan’s newly approved minimum wage and sick leave laws. Lastly, we explore how the Traverse City airport is incorporating sustainability into its expansion plans.
Minimum wage, paid sick time bills pass in Lansing. Is bipartisan dealmaking back at the Capitol?
Republicans and Democrats come to an agreement on new minimum and tipped wages for some Michigan workers, plus changes to the state’s paid sick leave law. And, Michigan Republicans and Democrats meet separately this weekend in Detroit to choose new state party chairs.
Whitmer signs new minimum wage, banked leave policies
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills that change minimum wage and requires most employers institute paid sick days.