Insider Intelligence
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Increasing January 1
The next scheduled increase under Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act is set to occur on January 1, 2026. The Act covers all Michigan employers that have two or more employees, 16 years of age or older. Effective January 1: The minimum hourly wage...
Democratic Caucus Responds to Revoked Funding
Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus took action this week following last week’s surprising decision by the House Appropriations Committee to cancel almost $645 million in ongoing funding to work projects. The projects were all approved during the FY25 budget...
Unemployment Benefit Rate Increasing
On January 1, 2026, the maximum weekly rate for unemployment benefits is scheduled to increase from $446 to $530. The increase is part of bipartisan legislation that was signed into law in December 2024. Key Points: The amount an unemployed worker receives for each...
Michigan DOGE Task Force Announced
Michigan is launching its own version of the national DOGE effort, with the stated goal of improving accountability and efficiency within state government. According to a press release, the task force aims to: Make government more transparent and responsive to...
Senate Committee Reports Jobs Program
The Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee reported legislation creating the More Jobs for Michigan Program, aimed at incentivizing good-paying new or retained jobs in the state. The state previously operated a similar program that ended in 2019. Instead of extending...
Looking Ahead to the Weeks of December 20, 2025 – January 9, 2026
Neither the House nor the Senate will hold session or committees for the next several weeks. The next scheduled session day is Wednesday, January 14, 2026. In observance of the holidays, MLC will be closed December 24, 2025 – January 1,...
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