Grand Rapids Reporter

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.

New rule protects independent contractors in Michigan

By Elle Johnson | Jan 15, 2021

A new rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act has been released by the U.S. Department of Labor that clarifies whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor.

Whitmer orders 3-week shutdown for indoor restaurant service as COVID-19 cases rise

By Elle Johnson | Nov 20, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is once again ordering bars and restaurants to shut down indoor service across the state for three weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Michigan.

Development Authority supports 10-year tax cut for 167 market-rate apartment project

By Elle Johnson | Apr 17, 2020

The Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority supported awarding a tax cut to a Chicago-based company that wants to transform an older building in Michigan, according to reports.

Afendoulis named Legislator of the Year for passing fair sales tax legislation

By Elle Johnson | Mar 4, 2020

The Michigan Retailers Association awarded state Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-Grand Rapids Township) the Legislator of the Year award.