Michigan, minimum wage and Gretchen Whitmer

Gov. Whitmer signs Michigan tipped minimum wage, paid sick leave bills into law
The bills signed Friday will see minimum wage in Michigan rise to $15 an hour by 2027, and maintain the so-called tip credit for employers.
Gov. Whitmer signs bills on Michigan's minimum wage, sick time
In the final hours before Michigan's minimum wage was set to increase, lawmakers passed two bills that aimed to increase wages at a slightly slower rate.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer agrees to limit wages for tipped workers amid minimum wage hike
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a compromise that scales back paid sick leave and wages for tipped workers in an effort to appease businesses following a minimum wage hike.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs minimum wage, sick leave laws; here's what they do
The measures were the result of a compromise between the Democrat-controlled Michigan Senate and the Republican-led House.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs bills modifying minimum wage, paid sick leave changes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills on Friday modifying the upcoming changes to minimum wage and paid sick leave.
Gov. Whitmer signs minimum wage and paid sick leave bills into law
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed the two bills sent to her desk late Thursday night that change the state's minimum wage law and paid sick time rules for workers.
Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race is already getting crowded. Here's who's running so far
Five people say they're running and more are considering plans for the 2026 race more than a year before votes will be cast.
Trump reappoints Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Council of Governors
Whitmer will be one of 10 governors on the council — five from the Republican Party and five from the Democratic Party.
Michigan Supreme Court justice resignation paves way for Whitmer to expand liberal majority
The chief justice on the Michigan Supreme Court is resigning, lighting the path for a liberal supermajority. The court is currently 5-2 with Democratic-backed justices in the majority, but Chief ...
Gov. Whitmer wants $3B for Michigan roads: Here's where it would come from
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called on lawmakers to return to the negotiating table to craft a road funding solution. She ...
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Whitmer’s $3B Michigan road plan: Higher corporate tax, new marijuana tax
Whitmer unveiled the plan Monday, Feb. 10. It would generate long-term road funding by increasing the corporate income tax, ...
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How to watch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's seventh State of the State address on Wednesday
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her seventh State of the State address on Wednesday evening at the Michigan Capitol ...