This Week in Government
Feb. 14, 2025 | This Week in Government: Bipartisan Senate Coalition Takes Action Limiting Tipped Wage Increase; Negotiations to Continue Ahead of Deadline
February 14, 2025Tipped minimum wage and road funding are the top Michigan Capitol headline in Gongwer News Service.
Feb. 7, 2025 | This Week in Government: Senate Panel Hears Divided Testimony on Proposed Paid Sick Time Fix
February 7, 2025A proposed paid sick time fix and new tariffs are the top Michigan Capitol headline in Gongwer News Service.
Jan. 31, 2025 | This Week in Government: House Committees Announced; GOP Picks Sit Middle of the Road, Democrats Feel Disregarded
January 31, 2025HB 4001 and HB 4002 clearing the House with bipartisan support is the top Michigan Capitol headline in Gongwer News…
Jan. 24, 2025 | This Week in Government: Tipped Wage, Earned Sick Time Clear House With Bipartisan Support
January 24, 2025HB 4001 and HB 4002 clearing the House with bipartisan support is the top Michigan Capitol headline in Gongwer News…
Jan. 17, 2025 | This Week in Government: House Tipped Wage, Paid Sick Leave Bills Ready for Floor Vote
January 17, 2025HB 4001-4002 and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's speech at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show are top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer…
Jan. 10, 2024 | This Week in Government: 103rd Legislature Kicks Off With Hall Elected Speaker
January 10, 2025Incoming House Speaker Matt Hall and what's ahead for the 103rd Legislature are top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Dec. 20, 2024 | This Week in Government: Democratic Trifecta Crashes and Burns, Killing Hundreds Of Bills; House Republicans Prevail; Battle Ongoing in Senate
December 20, 2024An ongoing battle in the Senate and the Copperwood mine project are top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News Service.
Dec. 13, 2024 | This Week in Government: Senate Passes Legislation to Reverse Part of Snyder-Era Law Opponents Dubbed the ‘Death Star’
December 13, 2024SB 1173 and a debate over the need for strengthening the price gouging law are top Michigan Capitol headlines in…
Dec. 6, 2024 | This Week in Government: Senate Votes to Extend UI Benefits From 20 Weeks to 26 Weeks, Boost Maximum by 70%
December 6, 2024UI benefits and significant changes to the state's workers' compensation law are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in Gongwer News…
Nov. 22, 2024 | This Week in Government: House Democrats Float Closing Dark Store Tax Break in Waning Days of Trifecta
November 22, 2024Tax loopholes used by retail corporations and Hoekstra's nomination for Ambassador to Canada are among top Michigan Capitol headlines in…
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