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Michigan Legislature Finalizes Repeal of Worker Suppression Law, Pro-Worker Legislation Heads to Gov. Whitmer’s Desk
Lansing, Mich. (March 21, 2023) — The Michigan State House and Senate finalized passage of Senate Bill 34 and House Bill 4006 today, repealing the anti-worker policy that was implemented under Gov. Rick Snyder over a decade ago. Sen. Darrin Camilleri...
Senate Democrats Take Long-Awaited, Life-Saving Action on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Bills will establish universal background checks, child access protection, and Emergency Response Protection Orders, which all have strong, widespread support LANSING, Mich. (March 16, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats took a strong stance on preventing...
Senate Democrats Cast Momentous Vote to Restore Workers’ Rights, Promote Better Wages and Safer Workplaces
Bills restore workers’ rights to speak with one voice to negotiate pay, benefits, ensure state pays a prevailing wage LANSING, Mich. (March 14, 2023) — Today, the Senate Democratic Majority voted to pass Senate Bills 6 and 34, the Restoring Workers’ Rights package. ...
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Michigan farmers work hard—they deserve stability and fair market access.
Instead, the Trump administration’s tariffs are raising equipment and supply costs, while Canada’s retaliatory tariffs threaten agricultural sales. Michigan exports of wheat, cherries, apples, and soybean meal have already suffered major declines. Farmers should not be expected to absorb even more uncertainty and higher costs because of an escalating trade war.
We will keep standing with Michigan farmers and fighting for an economy that works better for everyone. www.wpr.org/news/new-tariffs-canada-us-american-farmers-stuck-middle
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Through the new Reclaim the Rivers initiative, Michigan is investing $89 million to clean up contamination, restore fish and wildlife habitat, and expand public access to waterways across the state.
The effort includes major investments in the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers, along with restoration projects in communities statewide. Clean rivers support recreation, local economies, and quality of life. By addressing longstanding contamination and restoring these waterways, we're investing in a healthier future for Michigan communities.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the mos...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Michigan farmers work hard—they deserve stability and fair market access.
Instead, the Trump administration’s tariffs are raising equipment and supply costs, while Canada’s retaliatory tariffs threaten agricultural sales. Michigan exports of wheat, cherries, apples, and soybean meal have already suffered major declines. Farmers should not be expected to absorb even more uncertainty and higher costs because of an escalating trade war.
We will keep standing with Michigan farmers and fighting for an economy that works better for everyone. www.wpr.org/news/new-tariffs-canada-us-american-farmers-stuck-middle
Every worker deserves fair pay for the work they do. Yet, Latinas continue to face one of the largest pay gaps in the workforce, earning an average of 53 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.
When workers are paid fairly, families are stronger, communities thrive, and our economy works better for everyone.
Through the new Reclaim the Rivers initiative, Michigan is investing $89 million to clean up contamination, restore fish and wildlife habitat, and expand public access to waterways across the state.
The effort includes major investments in the Detroit and Kalamazoo rivers,
Every worker deserves fair pay for the work they do. Yet, Latinas continue to face one of the largest pay gaps in the workforce, earning an average of 53 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.
When workers are paid fairly, families are stronger, communities
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