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Michigan's independent contractors have protection under new law
On Jan. 6, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new rule to protect independent contractors, a rule meant to clarify how business owners must classify individuals as independent contractors or employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Mackinac Center: 'Who is in charge of Michigan public schools?'
As the school year approaches, it’s not clear who is in charge in Michigan, writes Michael Van Beek, director of research at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
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Gov Whitmer proposes expansions of roadway funding, universal pre-K, the Affordable Care Act and more
In her Jan. 29 State of the State address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed eight program expansions and no government limitations.