After months of calls to intervene, the Michigan Legislature took action this week on minimum and tipped wages.

As the Michigan House of Representatives welcomed new Republican leadership to the chamber Wednesday, the Democratic-led state Senate hit the ground running, introducing 15 bills, with some reviving key debates from the previous legislative session.

Michigan House creates a committee dedicated to tackling the minimum wage and earned sick time bills Americans will feel the effects across their financial lives, from their savings accounts to debt repayments. With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?

Ahead of pending changes to Michigan's minimum wage and paid sick time laws slated for Feb. 21, lawmakers have backed varying proposals.

After failing to compromise in the final days of the Michigan lame duck session in 2025, Republicans and Democrats have proposed legislation to restore tipped wages and adjust the sick leave act before those taking effect in February.

Michigan’s newly elected state representatives took their oaths of office in Lansing Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 2025 legislative session. (Jan. 8, 2025)