Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Michigan Legislature to preserve the state’s current tipped wage system at least until July 1 ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Michigan Legislature to preserve the state's current tipped wage system at least until July 1 and work out a plan for what to do next. (Feb. 12, 2025) ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks a bipartisan deal on Michigan's minimum wage and sick leave policies as lawmakers debate court-ordered changes to both.

The policies at stake include exempting public assistance payments from debt collection, public employee pensions and health ...

Michigan’s public universities and colleges would see a 4% funding increase next year if the governor’s executive budget recommendations hold, something leaders say would help to improve affordability ...

The negotiations at the state Capitol were ongoing Wednesday, nine days before a Michigan Supreme Court-ordered minimum wage ...

Influenza outbreak hits schools ...

Nearly 300 people in Michigan were barred from possessing guns in 2024. A new law empowers courts to intervene if there’s evidence they could harm themselves or others.

With 10 days remaining until new earned sick time requirements are set to take effect, the Michigan Senate Regulatory Affairs ...

Approval of most forms of state funding, such as revenue sharing, would not be affected by the House resolution but legislative earmarks are at risk.

As Michigan lawmakers fight over sick leave and wage changes, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes delaying implementation until July.

In nine days, minimum wage and sick leave policies first passed in 2019 will take effect in Michigan, unless the Senate takes ...