by Liz Gullett | Oct 4, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released the schedule of increases to the state’s minimum wage. The information is in accordance with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling regarding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act. Effective...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 4, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Michigan Supreme Court is set to begin the 2024 – 2025 session by hearing oral arguments in eleven cases next week. Key Points: The Court will hear arguments on October 9 and 10, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on both days. Continuing a longtime tradition, the first case...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 4, 2024 | Liz Gullett
A bipartisan plan to reform issues within Michigan’s Clean Slate expungement process was announced. The Clean Slate legislation was signed into law in 2020 and expanded expungement eligibility. Under that law, a person must not have an additional conviction in the...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 4, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This month, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) will hold its regular commission meeting in the Upper Peninsula. The move is part of its effort to broaden public outreach and expand public involvement in regulatory matters that impact all residents. Meeting...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 4, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Senate is scheduled to hold session Tuesday – Thursday. On Tuesday, October 8, a debate will be held for the open U.S. Senate seat at 7 p.m. on WOOD-TV 8 in Grand Rapids. The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold its regular commission meeting on Thursday,...
by Liz Gullett | Oct 3, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Senator John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs) is the Republican Vice Chair of the Education Committee and the Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee. He is a member of the following committees: Appropriations, Energy and Environment, Housing and Human Services, Joint...