Whitmer: โNo more waitingโ; Michigan to borrow $3.5B for roads
Whitmer: โNo more waitingโ; Michigan to borrow $3.5B for roadsPublished: January 30, 2020, 12:14 pmGov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that Michigan will borrow $3.5 billion to rebuild the state's deteriorating highways and bridges over five years, calling it a fiscally responsible move after the Republican-led Legislature rejected her proposed fuel tax hike.
Michigan governor takes flavored vaping ban case to Supreme Court
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan's governor is asking the state Supreme Court to take on the state's vaping case after a ban on flavored e-cigarettes was blocked by the Court of Claims. Gretchen Whitmer filed an application Friday for emergency leave with the Michigan Court of Appeals and asked the Michigan Supreme Court to take the case directly. Last week, the Court of Claims issued an order blocking the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' ban on flavored nicotine vaping products. I'm hopeful that the Supreme Court will immediately take up this case so we can ensure our kids' safety." The governor ordered MDHHS to ban the sale of flavored vaping products in stores and online.
Whitmer asks Supreme Court to take vaping case after order blocks state ban on flavored e-cigarettes
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan's governor is asking the Supreme Court to take on the state's vaping case after a ban on flavored e-cigarettes was blocked by the Court of Claims. Gretchen Whitmer filed an application Friday for emergency leave with the Michigan Court of Appeals and asked the Michigan Supreme Court to take the case directly. I'm hopeful that the Supreme Court will immediately take up this case so we can ensure our kids' safety." Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the chief medical executive, made a finding in September that suggested youth vaping constitutes a public health emergency, Whitmer said. The governor ordered MDHHS to ban the sale of flavored vaping products in stores and online.
Michigan vaping case heads to Supreme Court after order blocks state ban on flavored e-cigarettes
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan's vaping case is heading to the Supreme Court after the state's ban on flavored e-cigarettes was blocked by the Court of Claims. Gretchen Whitmer filed an application Friday for emergency leave with the Michigan Court of Appeals and asked the Michigan Supreme Court to take the case directly. Last week, the Court of Claims issued an order blocking the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' ban on flavored nicotine vaping products. I'm hopeful that the Supreme Court will immediately take up this case so we can ensure our kids' safety." The governor ordered MDHHS to ban the sale of flavored vaping products in stores and online.
Whitmer announces plan to increase workers eligible for overtime pay
Gretchen Whitmer announced a plan to increase the number of Michigan workers who would be eligible for overtime pay. Just 90 days in, the name describes it to the tee Vibe Ride Detroit. It's about fitness group classes and all we do is service cycling and body classes to the community," said Latricia Wilder, owner of Vibe Ride Detroit. Thursday, Whitmer announced a new proposal to expand the right to overtime pay to more Michigan workers, allowing businesses like Vibe Ride Detroit to pay their workers more, "Right now, there are too many Michiganders who work more than 40 hours a week without any guaranteed overtime pay," said Whitmer. The proposal will extend overtime pay rights to workers making up to $35,500.
Michigan budget: Gov. Whitmer meets with Republican leaders
LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with Republican leaders Wednesday regarding Michigan's 2020 budget. There are efforts from both Whitmer and Republicans to restore some funding that was cut from the budget. READ: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs budget with $1B in line-item vetoesLearn more about budget plans in the video above.
Ohio could be latest state to end tax on pads, tampons
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Pink tax, tampon tax, period tax -- the rule goes by different names, but all refer to the sales tax people pay to purchase pads and tampons. But that doesn't mean that Ohio will become the latest state to lose its sales tax on tampons. Which states don't tax menstrual products, and why does it matter? Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Delaware and New Hampshire also don't tax menstrual products, but that's because they don't have general sales tax. Voters still approved the sales tax exemption, which went into effect on the first day of 2019 and will last until 2028.
Watch Local 4 News at 5 -- Oct. 15, 2019
DETROIT - Here's our top story on Local 4 News at 5:Flavored vape ban blockedA judge in Michigan blocked a ban on flavored e-cigarettes saying Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration's delay in implementing the ban undercut its position that emergency rules were needed. The judge also said that the ban could lead adults to returning to use more harmful tobacco products. Get the full story on Local 4 News at 5Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Michigan court grants preliminary injunction to block Gov. Whitmer's flavored vape ban
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesLANSING, Mich. - A Michigan judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Gov. Whitmer's ban on flavored e-cigarettes. Developing: Michigan judge issues preliminary injunction blocking Gov. Whitmer's ban on flavored e-cigarettes #migov David Eggert (@DavidEggert00) October 15, 2019Judge says there is evidence that if flavored vaping products are prohibited in Michigan, adults will return to using more harmful combustible tobacco products. David Eggert (@DavidEggert00) October 15, 2019Copyright 2019 The Associated Press.