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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE TO RETURN TO DOWNTOWN ROYAL OAK BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN
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METRO DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law that headed off automatic changes to the state’s paid sick time and minimum wage on Feb. 21. “Michigan workers deserve fair wages and benefits so they can pay the bills and take care of their family, and small businesses (need) our support to keep creating good jobs in Michigan,” Whitmer said in a press release. “I’m proud to sign these two bipartisan bills into law that Whitmer will raise wages, ensure workers can take time off to care for themselves or their loved ones, and continue growing our economy. This commonsense compromise was made possible by the Republicans and Democrats who worked together to forge a fair, bipartisan deal. I hope we can build on this momentum to keep passing commonsense, bipartisan legislation that makes a real difference in people’s lives. I’ll keep working with anyone to protect working families and make sure our economy is competitive.”
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RIGHT: Maddie Tripp, Queen of Detroit United Irish Societies, attends the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day parade in Royal Oak. ABOVE: The 2024 Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day parade featured decorated Jeeps.
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