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The state House adopted bills Thursday to scale back paid sick leave and minimum wage laws before they take effect in less than a month.
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Today, what President Trump's proposed tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico might mean for Michigan businesses. Then, the legacy of Grand Rapids restauranteur Marie Catrib. Plus, a new bakery in Midland run by Ukrainian refugees.
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A report from Education Trust-Midwest shows districts with more resources are able to attract and retain teachers, while students in high-poverty districts are more likely to learn from a beginning teacher.
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On today's show, translating campaign rhetoric into real talk about trade and tariffs. Then, thoughts on crows. And, a life and death situation out on the ice of the Great Lakes.
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A Republican-led state House special committee opened hearings Tuesday on scaling back parts of an initiative to increase the state minimum wage and guarantee workers paid sick leave.
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Today, the impacts of increasing minimum wage on business owners. Then, the story of a citizen and veteran assumed immigrant and threatened with deportation. Plus, a visit to the Auto Show.
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Michigan will be creating new programs to help with business start-ups and research and development under bills signed into law Monday.
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“We’re seeing more and more repeat offenders. Larger volumes of stolen merchandize,” said David Leyton, Genesee County prosecutor.
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New revenue projections suggest a windfall to help pay for schools and state government. That determination was made Friday by a panel of state budget officials.
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U.S. employers added more than a quarter-million jobs in December, according to the Labor Department. That's far more than forecasters were expecting.
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Former U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen was the chief mediator for Detroit’s municipal bankruptcy in 2014. On Morning Edition, he discussed his new book, "Grand Bargain."
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In today's episode, we discuss the Kentwood Police Department's plan to incorporate AI into report writing. Then, how the new coach of the Detroit Red Wings is bringing renewed energy to Little Caesars Arena. After that, a Grand Rapids runner's attempt to run all the city's streets. Lastly, a look into what happened to the federal loan program to assist small businesses that depend on snow-filled winters.