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Help wanted: Michigan election clerks willing to face workload, harassment

by Hayley Harding, Votebeat March 10, 2025May 15, 2025

Local clerks run Michigan elections, but harassment and workload are turning people away. Most clerk races had only one candidate in 2024, and some communities struggled to find anyone to run at all.

Michigan Government

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Clement stepping down

by Simon D. Schuster February 19, 2025May 15, 2025

Clement’s departure means Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be able to appoint a replacement for the Republican nominee.

Michael LaFaive and Rebekah Paxton headshots

Guest Commentary

Opinion | Paid sick leave may leave Michigan ill

by Michael LaFaive and Rebekah Paxton January 31, 2025May 15, 2025

Michigan’s unprecedented paid leave mandate, paired with the rapid elimination of the tip credit, is a perfect storm slashing jobs, shuttering businesses, and leaving employers and workers alike in their wake.

Guest Commentary

Opinion | Legislature must act to preserve tip credit, save hospitality jobs

by Michael Webber January 28, 2025May 15, 2025

The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association estimates that one in every five restaurants would close, and 50,000 jobs — 67% of this workforce — could be lost.

A red sign that says "Save MI Tips" in front of the Michigan Capitol Building

Michigan Government

Michigan wage and sick day rules: 5 things to know about proposed changes

by Jordyn Hermani January 21, 2025May 15, 2025

Michigan lawmakers aim to change minimum wage and sick leave laws before they take effect next month. Here’s how.

Tired stress woman worker labor working in warehouse

Michigan Government

A million Michigan workers may lose sick leave guarantee under House plan

by Jordyn Hermani January 21, 2025May 15, 2025

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.