Alonna Johnson

Jan 16, 2025 | fox47news.com | Alonna Johnson

The House of Representatives held their Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses. Neighbors from all over the state testified about the impacts the minimum wage and earned sick time laws would have on their businesses. An amendment, proposed by a Democratic State Representative, requiring small businesses to provide one sick day for neighbors to get annual health checks was rejected. The bills have been referred to a second reading in the House.

Jan 15, 2025 | fox47news.com | Alonna Johnson

Governor Whitmer outlines new budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The Governor focuses on bringing jobs to Michigan and fixing the roads. For your convenience, the skimmable summary above is generated with the assistance of AI and fact checked by our team prior to publication. Read the full story as originally reported below. Governor Gretchen Whitmer laying out her economic vision for the state of Michigan Wednesday.

Jan 14, 2025 | fox47news.com | Alonna Johnson

The House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses heard testimony from neighbors all over the state on how the minimum wage and earned sick time laws will impact them. Servers, Bartenders and Small Business Owners say the laws will hurt their livelihoods and increase costs on customers. Proponents of the bills say it will help workers achieve a higher wage and earned sick time. The committee will meet again Thursday to vote on the bills.

Jan 11, 2025 | fox47news.com | Alonna Johnson

Progress Michigan advocates for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) bills. FOIA requests can provide transparency on government actions. Public records can reveal reasons behind state funding decisions and other decisions impacting neighbors. For your convenience, the skimmable summary above is generated with the assistance of AI and fact checked by our team prior to publication. Read the full story as originally reported below.

Jan 11, 2025 | fox47news.com | Alonna Johnson

LANSING, Mich — Wheel House Studio in REO Town teamed up with Sleepwalker Spirits and Ale right next door for a fundraiser Saturday. Neighbors were able to eat from a homemade bowl they were able to keep with all sales going to Punks with Lunch, a non-profit helping homeless people around lansing. Wheel House Studio owner Dan Nuñez says this event was an example of neighbors helping neighbors.