Capitol News

Right-to-work bill causes high inflation in personal income in Michigan

By Elle Johnson | Jan 19, 2021

A 2013 right-to-work bill in Michigan makes it unlawful for employers to require union dues to be paid by workers as a condition of employment, this bill has caused an inflation of personal income in the state over the years. The Detroit Free Press has published letters to the editor which showed criticism of the right-to-work bill, Michigan Capitol Confidential reported. In the published content from Dec. 9, 2012, before the right-to-work bill became law, the Detroit Free Press wrote, “Right-to-work legislation will have a devastating impact on the already shrinking Michigan middle class.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services adds 12-day extension to lockdown order

By Elle Johnson | Dec 9, 2020

The latest epidemic order, which was placed on Nov. 18 and was set to expire Dec. 8, has been extended by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for an additional 12 days.

Michigan funeral homes struggle to find personal protective gear

By Elle Johnson | Apr 17, 2020

Funeral home workers are taking precautions when moving bodies of individuals who died from COVID-19, because experts have said the virus can survive in the body after death.

Unemployment due to COVID-19 puts pressure on pension programs

By Elle Johnson | Apr 15, 2020

Michigan is increasingly widening the gap between the money put aside to pay public pensions for the school retirement program and the amount owed to the program, and the new coronavirus pandemic is only making it worse.