Feb 14, 2019 | Legislative
Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her first State of the State address on Tuesday and infrastructure was the topic she discussed the most. Just as she did on the campaign trail, Governor Whitmer expressed an urgency to finding a long term, sustainable solution for...
Feb 14, 2019 | Legislative
Legislation was passed in late 2018 that requires certain employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The law was not given immediate effect, which means it will go into effect 90 days after the last day of the 2018 legislative session, which is March...
Dec 21, 2018 | Legislative
This year’s lame duck session saw more bills passed than any previous lame duck period in Michigan’s history. As the state prepares to swear in a new Governor on January 1st, Republicans in the legislature feverishly passed legislation that has been on their wish...
Nov 30, 2018 | Legislative
Paid Sick Time Legislation Moves In Lame Duck The bi-annual ‘lame duck’ session began in the legislature this week. Every two years between Election Day and the end of the year when new lawmakers are sworn into office, current legislators scramble to pass last minute...
Oct 12, 2018 | Legislative
A bipartisan, bicameral proposal to increase investments into our water infrastructure has passed both chambers in Congress and now heads to the President’s desk, where he is expected to give his signature of approval. The Senate recently passed 99-1 the America’s...
