Minimum wage workers and tipped employees face an immediate pay boost in February after a court ruling on Wednesday. Businesses say the effects could be dire; unclear is whether the Legislature will step in.
Jordyn Hermani
Jordyn covers state policy and politics for Bridge Michigan. Prior to joining the Capitol crew, she wrote for MLive as its statewide politics and culture reporter and with Gongwer Michigan as its state House reporter. She lives in Lansing with her husband and two cats. When not writing, you can catch her watching hockey or horror movies — though, usually not at the same time. Get in touch with her at jhermani@bridgemi.com or on Twitter @JordynHermani.
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Michigan minimum wage to rise, tipped wage to disappear, under blockbuster ruling
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling will likely raise the minimum wage to over $12 an hour in February and higher in future years, giving a raise to tens of thousands of workers. Business leaders called it ‘catastrophic.’
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Whitmer signs record $83B Michigan budget. What to know
From ditching electric vehicle rebates to expanding preschool access statewide — a look inside Michigan’s newly signed $83 billion budget.
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Michigan hands-free driving law year one: 19,000 tickets, fewer crashes
Michigan implemented a law in 2023 to crack down on distracted driving. Preliminary data suggests that it’s working.
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Gretchen Whitmer knocks down VP talk: ‘I’m not leaving Michigan’
The governor endorses Vice President Kamala Harris and seemed to end speculation of her 2024 aspirations, telling reporters on Monday ‘I’m not going anywhere.’
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Democratic voters backed Biden in Michigan primary. His exit is ‘really wild’
‘It’s probably going to turn the world upside down,’ one Michigan voter said after President Joe Biden announced he is ending his re-election campaign. Other reactions ranged from shock, resignation, hope and apathy.
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Top Michigan Dems back Kamala Harris for president. Could Gretchen Whitmer be VP?
Kamala Harris and Gretchen Whitmer would be a ‘historic ticket of two women in their 50s’ who could ‘turn the tables’ on a 78-year-old Donald Trump, one columnist wrote Sunday.
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Joe Biden drops out of presidential race: What it means for Michigan
Michigan reacts as Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place.
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Under Trump, GOP softens abortion stance. Some Michigan conservatives dismayed
Not all Michigan conservatives are pleased after the national Republican Party adopted a platform softer on abortion bans than ever before Could it cost them in November?
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Kamala Harris decries Trump shooting, defends abortion rights in Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris, in her first public remarks since former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt Saturday, says Americans must engage in a “vigorous and civil exchange of ideas” rather than resort to violence.