Tag: Michigan Legislature

2015 House and Senate Leadership Teams Take Shape

The Michigan legislature was back in session today, just two days after the general election. Both Republican and Democrat caucuses in the House and Senate held caucus meetings with their new elected members to vote on leadership positions for the next legislature. Michigan House… Continue Reading “2015 House and Senate Leadership Teams Take Shape”

How Michigan’s New State Budget Will Benefit Northern Michigan

On Thursday, June 12, the Michigan legislature passed a $37 million general budget for fiscal year 2015. This marks the fourth budget in four years that has been passed by the legislature before its traditional summer recess in mid-June. The budget contains a number… Continue Reading “How Michigan’s New State Budget Will Benefit Northern Michigan”

Agreement Reached on Legislative Minimum Wage Increase

From MIRS, May 27, 2014  The state’s minimum wage would move to $9.25 an hour by 2018 under an agreement struck earlier today by the legislative quadrant [House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader].  Under the plan, the Governor would… Continue Reading “Agreement Reached on Legislative Minimum Wage Increase”

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