michigan one fair wage

Brenda Lindsay, 58, is gathering signatures for a couple of statewide petitions on issues that include voting rights and raising the minimum wage. She helps run a local Indivsible chapter in Livingston County, Mich.

Campaign for minimum wage ballot proposal turns in 610,000 signatures for 2024 ballot

Colin Jackson

The campaign could have turned in signatures earlier this year to join the 2022 ballot, but it held off to gather what organizers said is a record number of signatures for initiative petitions.

Politics & Government

After election, Michigan legislature returns to work for lame duck session

Steve Carmody

The Michigan Legislature returns for the start of its lame duck session Wednesday. There are several items on the agenda, including possibly amending laws…

Economy

Michigan's minimum wage set to rise on New Year's Day

Steve Carmody

Michigan’s minimum wage is set to rise on New Year’s Day.The state’s minimum wage will increase from $8.90 to $9.25. The rate is slightly lower for some…