Whitmer, Michigan and Judge Sima Patel

Michigan Judge rules nine stalled bills should have been sent to Gov. Whitmer's desk
A Michigan judge ruled on Thursday that the state House had the legal requirement to send the nine stalled bills to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk, but stopped at forcing the House to present them.
Michigan Judge Rules Stalled Bills Should Go to Governor, Avoids Mandate in Legislative Standoff
A Michigan judge ruled that nine bills should have been sent to Governor Whitmer but did not order the House to do so. The Senate and House, controlled by different parties, are in conflict over the bills' passage.
Judge declines forcing House GOP to send withheld bills to Whitmer
A judge has declined to force House Republicans to present to the governor nine bills that were passed last session but have been withheld by the chamber. However, Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima G.
Court: 9 stalled bills should have been sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for signature
A Michigan Court of Claims judge ruled Thursday nine stalled bills — passed in the previous legislative session but never presented to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for signature — should have been sent to the governor's desk once Republicans took control of the Michigan House of Representatives early this year.
Judge says 9 delayed Michigan bills should be sent to Whitmer, but won't order it
Judge Sima Patel stopped short of issuing an official order requiring that the Republican-controlled House present the bills.
Who is Sen. Elissa Slotkin? What to know about the Michigan Democrat responding to Trump
Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin was elected to the Senate in 2024. She will give the response President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.
The Michigan Legislature OK'd changes to sick time rules. How your legislators voted
Michigan lawmakers voted to change sick time benefits. Republicans were in full support, Democrats were split. Here's how ...
WEMU4d
Michigan Senate v. House argument has its day in court
A Michigan Court of Claims judge heard arguments Monday in a legal clash between the Michigan Senate Democratic majority and ...
Michigan's Elissa Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trump's speech to Congress
The newly elected Democratic senator from Michigan will deliver her party's response to Trump's speech Tuesday to a joint ...
Michigan Senate halts wage act, passes bills modifying pay and sick leave
The Michigan Senate was in session all evening as both Democrats and Republicans attempted to pass legislation.
WEMU11d
Michigan Legislature's deadline for earned sick leave and minimum wage this week
The Legislature faces a Friday deadline to make alterations to Michigan’s earned sick leave and minimum wage laws before ...
WOOD-TV on MSN9d
Michigan Legislature passes sick time deal
With the clock ticking before changes go into effect, paid sick time reforms are on the agenda for the Michigan Legislature ...
Michigan Senate passes bipartisan bill to change tipped and minimum wages
Senate Bill 8 passed with bipartisan support and aims to adjust the upcoming changes to Michigan's minimum wage. The new ...
Michigan Capitol Confidential12d
Michigan Senate OKs paid sick leave compromise
The Michigan Senate approved a political compromise last week to tweak paid sick leave and tipped wage rules that will change ...
JD Supra5d
Michigan Legislature Amends Employers’ Earned Sick Time and Minimum Wage Obligations: Provides Employers 30 Days to Create New Sick Time Policies
Thursday night, the Michigan Legislature passed a bill that amends the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), which the ...
clickondetroit.com3d
Watch live: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will hold the 2025 State of the State address Wednesday night. She will be laying out her priorities for the next year during her seventh State of ...