The Michigan House OK'd bills retaining the tipped wage for restaurant workers and limiting the reach of paid sick leave laws taking effect Feb. 21.

Gretchen Whitmer's desk for consideration. Some lawmakers voiced opposition to the resolution. House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, has called for a legal review of the nine bills,

The Michigan House passed legislation to change the state's paid sick leave and minimum wage laws before court-ordered changes take effect next month.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson took questions from reporters about her campaign for governor from inside a state office building she controls.

A Michigan House committee sent legislation to change Michigan's minimum wage and sick leave laws to the floor for a vote.

Proving the adage that elections have consequences, House Republicans announced changes to the budget process at a press conference Tuesday in which state Representative Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Twp.) was named as the new chair of the House Appropriations Committee.

Republicans now in control of the Michigan House are following through on their end-of-year promise to amend soon-to-come changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and sick leave policies by creating a Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses.

A watch party one mile from the inauguration where members of the Michigan GOP gathered cheered on when Donald Trump appeared. Video Courtesy of Dawn Beattie.

The wish list carries added weight as the GOP is poised to control both chambers of Congress and the White House once Donald Trump takes office.

In Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched a Democratic gubernatorial candidacy, hoping to succeed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who cannot seek a third term. A variety of other prominent figures in the Wolverine State have expressed interest in the race,

Jocelyn Benson is the first Democrat to announce her candidacy for governor in 2026 after the state voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.