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Governor Doesn't Rule Out Saving The Tipped Wage

01/14/25 02:25 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Governor Doesn't Rule Out Saving The Tipped Wage
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer didn't rule out Monday signing legislation that would amend the tipped wage and earned sick leave, saying only in response to reporters' question, "I'll continue to watch and see what they come up with."

1980 Saw Similar Bill Presentation Dilemma As 2025

01/14/25 02:15 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
1980 Saw Similar Bill Presentation Dilemma As 2025
Everybody knows about the nine bills from last term sitting in limbo in the House clerk's office.

Hertel Wants More MI Home-Grown Staff, Working Class Messaging In MDP Chair Race

01/03/25 03:16 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Hertel Wants More MI Home-Grown Staff, Working Class Messaging In MDP Chair Race
A part of the vision of Curtis Hertel Jr., who's running for Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) chair, is to make sure the staff running a Michigan campaign are from the state as well.

Blanchard On Passing Of President Carter

01/03/25 03:05 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Blanchard On Passing Of President Carter
Former Gov. James Blanchard was in Congress from 1975 through 1982, watching from a front-row seat when President Jimmy Carter came in and took over the White House in the late 70s.

Viviano Retires From MI Supreme Court

01/02/25 12:08 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Viviano Retires From MI Supreme Court
Justice David Viviano's time on the Michigan Supreme Court is winding down to an end as the Justice plans on transitioning back into the private sector.