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Governor approves bills for sick time, minimum wage BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
sanitary sewer overflow, protecting our neighborhoods from flooding and preserving our environment for future generations,” Stone said. The basin, which started construction in 2021, is located on Stephens, between Gratiot Avenue and Groesbeck Highway. The cost to construct the basis was $37.5 million, and it can hold 22 million gallons of combined sewer overflow in
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 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.” Whitmer’s action closes the door on an issue that dates back to 2018. Two petitions for increased wages and paid sick time received the necessary number of signatures to appear on the ballot in Michigan. Republican legislators, in a move to
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Warren Mayor Lori Stone gets ready to cut the ribbon on the Stephens Road Detention Basin following a ceremony Feb. 24. Photo by Nick Powers
WARREN DETENTION BASIN AIMS TO LIMIT SEWER OVERFLOWS, FLOODING WARREN — With the ribbon cut on a new detention basin, Warren is hoping to reduce sanitary sewer overflows and basement flooding. At a Feb. 24 ceremony, Mayor Lori Stone outlined the benefits of the Stephens Road Detention Basin. “This is a project that will play a crucial role in managing
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