Five people say they're running and more are considering plans for the 2026 race more than a year before votes will be cast.

More than six years ago, committees gathered enough petition signatures to put minimum wage and sick leave proposals on the ...

Curtis Hertel Jr. will lead the Michigan Democratic Party during a critical election cycle with many key races on the ballot ...

The minimum wage and paid sick leave bills were the first significant test for the 103rd legislature, which began last month (Jan. 8, 2025), with Republicans controlling the House and Democrats ...

President Trump reappoints Governor Whitmer to the Council of Governors, reaffirming bipartisan collaboration on security.

Michigan lawmakers late Thursday approved the final piece of a deal to amend impending changes to the state’s minimum wage, ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed new wage laws increasing the state’s minimum wage and reforming sick leave policies, but one ...

The bills aim to support working families and small businesses by forging a solution that keeps Michigan competitive.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills that change minimum wage and requires most employers institute paid sick days.

House Bill 4002, which amended the expanded paid sick leave requirement, and Senate Bill 8, which adjusts the state's minimum and tipped wages, were both signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday.

Whitmer expanded bonuses distributed to state employees to include political appointees, handing out $145,000 to 15 Cabinet members and department directors.