As Michigan lawmakers fight over sick leave and wage changes, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes delaying implementation until July.
Jordyn Hermani
As part of the Capitol team, Jordyn Hermani covers state policy and politics, tracking the Legislature, the state budget and elections. Before joining Bridge, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and for Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter.
A 2018 graduate of Central Michigan University, Jordyn lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats.
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Whitmer’s $84B plan for Michigan schools, housing and more: What to know
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing more spending on schools, housing and more. But her $84B budget does not include a long-term road funding plan, which she’s still working on.
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Michigan asks employers to grow housing with $10M fund: 'Build, baby, build'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says a new $10M fund will help businesses invest in affordable worker housing: ‘If we don’t face the crisis head on, it’s going to continue to hamstring our economy.’
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Michigan lawmakers act on earmark, public record transparency reforms
As Michigan House adopts new rules for funding pet projects, Senate OKs plan to open governor and Legislature to public records requests.
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Michigan faces new Senate battle as Gary Peters opts against reelection
US Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026, setting up another fierce battle for an open Michigan US Senate seat.
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Michigan wage and sick day rules: 5 things to know about proposed changes
Michigan lawmakers aim to change minimum wage and sick leave laws before they take effect next month. Here’s how.
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A million Michigan workers may lose sick leave guarantee under House plan
House lawmakers are expected to vote on amending minimum wage, sick leave laws in the coming days. Their plan would exempt 1 of 3 workers from sick leave mandates.
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Michigan restaurants warn of price hikes over wage, sick day laws
Michigan’s business, restaurant industry officials flock to Lansing urging changes to pending sick leave, tipped wage laws.
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Michigan House GOP leader on FOIA reform: 'Don't get your hopes up'
Michigan is one of two states that fully exempts the governor and lawmakers from public records requests. House Speaker Matt Hall says he is focused on other transparency measures.
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Transparency time? Michigan House plans oversight, Senate pushes public records
Michigan lawmakers are again promising transparency. Skeptics say it may take a ballot proposal to get it done.