Michigan Politics

New Bipartisan Bills to Boost Entrepreneurship in MichiganNew Bipartisan Bills to Boost Entrepreneurship in Michigan

New Bipartisan Bills to Boost Entrepreneurship in Michigan

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed new bipartisan legislation in Michigan aimed at supporting entrepreneurs. The standout features include…

1 week ago
Michigan Senate Approves Compromise Bill for Tipped WagesMichigan Senate Approves Compromise Bill for Tipped Wages

Michigan Senate Approves Compromise Bill for Tipped Wages

News Summary On February 13, 2025, the Michigan Senate passed a compromise bill, Senate Bill 8, aimed at maintaining tipped…

1 week ago
Michigan Proposes Bills to Embrace Cryptocurrency InvestmentMichigan Proposes Bills to Embrace Cryptocurrency Investment

Michigan Proposes Bills to Embrace Cryptocurrency Investment

News Summary Michigan is poised to join the cryptocurrency revolution as Representative Brian Posthumus has introduced a series of bills…

2 weeks ago
Michigan Senate Passes Minimum Wage BillMichigan Senate Passes Minimum Wage Bill

Michigan Senate Passes Minimum Wage Bill

News Summary The Michigan Senate passed Senate Bill 8, increasing the minimum wage to $12.48 on February 21, 2025, with…

2 weeks ago
Kalamazoo Faces Job Losses as Pactiv Evergreen Announces ClosureKalamazoo Faces Job Losses as Pactiv Evergreen Announces Closure

Kalamazoo Faces Job Losses as Pactiv Evergreen Announces Closure

News Summary Pactiv Evergreen has announced the permanent closure of its Kalamazoo packaging plant, affecting 153 employees, with layoffs beginning…

2 weeks ago
Michigan Senate Evaluates Paid Sick Leave Amid Business ConcernsMichigan Senate Evaluates Paid Sick Leave Amid Business Concerns

Michigan Senate Evaluates Paid Sick Leave Amid Business Concerns

News Summary The Michigan Senate is grappling with new earned sick leave regulations that are set to take effect on…

2 weeks ago
Michigan Senate Committee Addresses Sick Leave LegislationMichigan Senate Committee Addresses Sick Leave Legislation

Michigan Senate Committee Addresses Sick Leave Legislation

News Summary As the February 21, 2025, deadline approaches, the Michigan Senate committee is actively discussing amendments to the Earned…

2 weeks ago
Revitalization of Michigan Central StationRevitalization of Michigan Central Station

Revitalization of Michigan Central Station

News Summary Michigan Central Station in Detroit is undergoing revitalization, sparking excitement for enhanced transit options. Collaborations with Amtrak and…

3 weeks ago
Michigan Senate Debates Paid Sick Leave Policy ChangesMichigan Senate Debates Paid Sick Leave Policy Changes

Michigan Senate Debates Paid Sick Leave Policy Changes

News Summary The Michigan Senate is set for a crucial debate on the state's paid sick leave policy as the…

3 weeks ago
Michigan Energy Firms Receive $14 Billion Amid ControversyMichigan Energy Firms Receive $14 Billion Amid Controversy

Michigan Energy Firms Receive $14 Billion Amid Controversy

News Summary Michigan's energy companies have been granted $14.04 billion in loans from the U.S. Department of Energy for green…

3 weeks ago