Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Requirements

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...

Historic Lame Duck Session Includes More Money For Roads

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...

2018 Lame Duck Legislative Update

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...

Underground Investment Increases Coming From Washington, D.C.

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...

Roads & Bridges See More Money in 2019 Budget

The state legislature finalized the 2018 – 2019 fiscal year budget this week, which begins on October 1st.   As revenues were slightly higher than expected, lawmakers took the opportunity to put more money into our transportation network.  A total of $330 million more...