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Michigan lawmakers voice concerns over implementing new minimum wage
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in July that a move by the state legislature back in 2018 called "adopt and amend" was unconstitutional and the state's minimum wage will see an increase in 2025. In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution."The very liberal Michigan Supreme Court decided for some reason that legislators can't pass bills anymore," said state Rep. Joe Aragona. "I guess I don't quite see where they're coming from. So they're doing a little bit of legislating from the bench."Aragona says he's worried about businesses implementing this higher minimum wage. In February...
Deep Purple performing in Michigan next week, find tickets under $20
Fans of Deep Purple can see the band live for less than $20 per ticket. Reserve in time for their concert at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre next Thursday night. Shop affordable ticket options on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Influential English rock band Deep Purple is best known for early...
Harris campaign officials meet with Arab-American, Jewish leaders in Michigan
Much as President Joe Biden's campaign did before, Vice President Kamala Harris — now the Democratic presidential nominee — sent officials to Michigan on Thursday to meet with Arab American and Muslim leaders who continue to insist the U.S. government demand an Israel-Hamas cease-fire in Gaza. Osama Siblani, publisher of the Arab American...
Michigan Cities Top the List of Least Relaxed in the U.S.
In honor of National Relaxation Day (Aug. 15), here’s a list of the cities considered the least relaxed in the U.S. We would have highlighted the cities ranked among the most relaxed, but unfortunately, not a single Michigan city made it into the top 40. LawnStarter analyzed the 500...
Rain update for Michigan: Slow today, possible severe storm round Friday
In the short term of today and Friday we have two periods of rain to track. Today’s rain will be slow to move in and not aggressively developing. Friday could have a different scenario with a line of strong thunderstorms at some point. Let’s get an update on these two rains.
Stempien endorses Operation Survivor Justice that benefited Branch County
LANSING — Attorney General Dana Nessel formally announced a $1 million grant program Wednesday with the U.S. Marshals Service to locate, apprehend, and return to Michigan fugitive offenders with outstanding sexual assault warrants. Branch County already benefitted with the June apprehension and extradition of Anthony Cuyler, 46, who was located in Mexico and is facing 2019 charges of sexual assault of two Union City minors. ...
Viral Michigan Judge Gives Man Jail Time For Telling Him to ‘Kiss My A–‘
You'll probably remember, a while back, the story of Corey Harris, and how he was popped with a short stint in jail for being behind the wheel during his virtual hearing... regarding his suspended license. Well, that whole story was a whirlwind of its own, but the viral judge at...
Extremely Contagious Viral Disease Spreading Rapidly, MI Impacted
As the summer season winds down in Michigan, the likelihood of spreading illness rises as we head back to school and head indoors with the cooler weather. Health officials are warning of a rise in a highly contagious disease that spreads quickly and is now affecting Michigan. Extremely Contagious Viral...
COVID is climbing in Michigan, but this summer surge is different
Twice last week, Michigan had 2% of its emergency department and urgent care visits result in a COVID-19 diagnosis. That might sound insignificant, but it was the first time the coronavirus was that present in local hospitals since mid-February. In fact, the state is one of 16 with at least a 10% week-over-week increase, according to CDC data.
Multi-county police chase leads to crash in Flint Township
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A police chase that started in Shiawassee County led to a multi-vehicle crash on Corunna Road in Flint Township on Wednesday. The chase involving a suspect wanted for several felony charges started before 4 p.m. in Shiawassee County, where the suspect allegedly rammed multiple patrol cars.
Video shows attempted abduction of 7-year-old girl from Macomb County park
STERLING HEIGHT, Mich. – Police have released video of the attempted abduction of a 7-year-old girl from Clinton River Park North. A 23-year-old man from Shelby Township is facing charges after he reportedly attempted to take the girl in broad daylight. The incident happened just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday,...
How Much Cannabis Does Michigan Have To Consume To Fix All The Damn Roads?
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected in the state of Michigan, one of her top priorities was to "Fix the Damn Roads." And by far, it seems like she's made the most progress by any one governor in many, many years. But fixing the roads are expensive, and the money had to come from somewhere.
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