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Benson, tipped wage, and a MI Senate lawsuit: what you need to know from Lansing


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 16:40 GMT by WKAR   Print publication without navigation

  • Jocelyn Benson announces her run for governor, the state House passes legislation to change the state's tipped wage and sick time leave laws and state Senate Dems authorize a lawsuit to release bills from last year's chaotic lame-duck legislative session.

The article from WKAR discusses several key issues in Michigan politics as of January 24, 2025. It highlights the ongoing debate over the tipped minimum wage, where Michigan's current system allows employers to pay tipped workers less than the standard minimum wage, with the expectation that tips will make up the difference. There's a push to eliminate this sub-minimum wage, arguing it leads to wage instability for service workers. Additionally, the article covers a lawsuit involving the Michigan Senate, where a group of citizens has filed a suit claiming that the Senate's actions violate the state's Open Meetings Act by not providing adequate public access to legislative proceedings. Lastly, it mentions Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's initiatives to enhance election integrity and voter access, including efforts to combat misinformation and improve voter education. These topics reflect the broader themes of labor rights, government transparency, and electoral processes in Michigan.

Read the Full WKAR Article at:
[ https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2025-01-24/benson-tipped-wage-and-a-mi-senate-lawsuit-what-you-need-to-know-lansing ]

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