Blog tagged as Business

Duggan, Schor Address Future Of Hybrid Work Policies For State Government 

02/07/25 12:36 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Duggan, Schor Address Future Of Hybrid Work Policies For State Government 
More than a year has passed since a Detroit Free Press editorial piece called Lansing a “sad little town,” advocating for the state capital to be moved back to Detroit.

Senate, House Differ On Size Of 'Small Business' 

02/06/25 01:21 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Senate, House Differ On Size Of 'Small Business' 
The Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee heard testimony on SB 15 , the Senate's earned sick leave bill Wednesday only a week after Rep. John Roth (R-Interlochen) asked Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) to preserve the House’s tipped credit and sick leave mandates.

Senate Dems Pass Ramped Up Price Gouging Bans For States Of Emergency 

12/13/24 01:04 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Senate Dems Pass Ramped Up Price Gouging Bans For States Of Emergency 
Michigan hotels would be banned from ramping up costs by more than 10 percent in an area hit by a declared state of emergency, under bills passed by Senate Democrats Thursday afternoon.

UI Benefit Increase Headed To Governor

12/11/24 04:12 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
UI Benefit Increase Headed To Governor
Senate bills that raise the weekly financial benefits one can receive from unemployment and increase the amount of time a person is eligible for the benefits passed the House Tuesday.

Religious Groups Get 2nd Chance At Challenging ELCRA

09/23/24 01:42 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Religious Groups Get 2nd Chance At Challenging ELCRA
A federal appellate panel held two religious entities have established standing in their challenge to Michigan’s civil rights law that now includes sexual orientation and gender identity protections.