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The newly elected head of the state’s Democratic Party is resigning from the Michigan House next month. State Representative Brandon Dillon is serving his last term in the House. Over the weekend, the Grand Rapids Democrat was chosen to take over for Lon Johnson, who is stepping down to run …

The Michigan Restaurant Association says a move to require earned paid sick time for employees would hurt their industry. The Time to Care Coalition is backing the initiative that would allow workers to earn an hour paid sick leave for every 40 worked. But Justin Winslow of the Restaurant Association …

A coalition of labor and faith organizations are launching a statewide ballot initiative to require earned paid leave for Michigan workers. The Time to Care Coalition is backing the initiative which would allow workers to earn an hour paid sick leave for every 40 worked. Coalition member Danielle Atkinson says, …