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Michigan legislature passes bill supporting worker rights amid Supreme Court ruling

State Representative Bill G. Schuette has voted in favor of a bipartisan agreement aimed at providing practical paid sick leave policies to support Michigan workers and local businesses.

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 21, 2025

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Bipartisan deal reached on paid sick leave for Michigan workers

State Representative Timmy Beson of Bay City has endorsed a bipartisan agreement aimed at establishing paid sick leave policies beneficial to both Michigan's job providers and their employees.

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 21, 2025

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Rep. Hoadley supports bipartisan plan protecting tip credit in Michigan

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 21, 2025

State Representative Mike Hoadley of Au Gres has expressed support for a bipartisan agreement aimed at safeguarding Michigan's tip credit and establishing practical paid sick leave policies.

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Representative Schuette supports bill preserving Michigan's tip credit

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Bill G. Schuette has cast his vote in favor of bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting the tip credit system for service industry workers and other employees across Michigan.

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Representative Schuette announces rescheduled staff office hours for February

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Bill G. Schuette's office has announced the rescheduling of February staff office hour events.

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Schuette supports Senate vote on tip credit; warns about upcoming sick time policy

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 14, 2025

Representative Bill G. Schuette, a Republican from Midland and chair of the House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses, expressed his approval following the Michigan Senate's decision to maintain the tip credit.

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Schuette announces Facebook Live townhall and staff office hours

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 10, 2025

Representative Bill G. Schuette has announced a Facebook Live tele-townhall event scheduled for 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19.

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FOIA Request Sent to Gratiot County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Gratiot County Election Division on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Midland County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Midland County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Bay County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Bay County Election Division on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Saginaw County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Saginaw County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Arenac County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Tri-City Sun | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Arenac County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Rep. Timmy Beson appointed chair of key appropriations subcommittee

By Tri-City Sun | Jan 31, 2025

State Representative Timmy Beson has been appointed as the chair of a House Appropriations Subcommittee focusing on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.

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Rep. Mike Hoadley appointed chair of economic competitiveness committee

By Tri-City Sun | Jan 30, 2025

The Michigan House of Representatives has appointed State Representative Mike Hoadley as the Chair of the Economic Competitiveness Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

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Michigan GOP lawmakers introduce bills addressing family affordability

By Tri-City Sun | Jan 30, 2025

A group of House Republican lawmakers in Michigan is working to address affordability issues for families in the state.

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Bill G. Schuette chairs key house panels for 2025-26 legislative term

By Tri-City Sun | Jan 30, 2025

State Representative Bill G. Schuette has been appointed to chair the House Rules Committee for the 2025-26 legislative term.

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Great Lakes Bay-area legislators urge Governor Whitmer for immediate special election

By Tri-City Sun | Jan 29, 2025

State Representatives Timmy Beson, Matthew Bierlein, Tim Kelly, and Bill G. Schuette have urged Governor Gretchen Whitmer to initiate a special election for the 35th State Senate seat.

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Rep. Timmy Beson backs bills against Supreme Court mandates affecting local businesses

By Tri-City Sun | Jan 24, 2025

State Representative Timmy Beson voted in favor of legislation aimed at protecting jobs, small businesses, and local economies from upcoming state Supreme Court mandates.

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Bill aims to extend emergency care to retired police canines

By Tri-City Sun | Jan 24, 2025

State Representative Mike Hoadley has reintroduced legislation aimed at ensuring retired police canines receive necessary medical care.

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Michigan House advances bills on worker protection amid court ruling concerns

By Tri-City Sun | Jan 23, 2025

State Representative Bill G. Schuette has played a key role in advancing House Bills 4001-02, aimed at protecting Michigan workers and small businesses.