Michigan's minimum wage to increase in 2026. See how much it is going up.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
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Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
Michigan workers who earn minimum wage will see their pay increase with the arrival of 2026, whether on regular pay or a tipped pay scale.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley's position on the minimum wage aligns him with some of the Senate's most liberal members.
The average cost of a fast-food meal in the U.S. is now $11.56 in major cities across the U.S., according to LendingTree.
In the final hours before Michigan's minimum wage was set to increase, lawmakers passed two bills that aimed to increase wages at a slightly slower rate.
The Michigan House passed Senate Bill 8 69-40 on Wednesday, less than a week after the state Senate passed it.
The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved a bill that amends the timeline of the minimum wage increase ahead of the new law going into effect next week.
Michigan's minimum wage will increase by about $2 starting next week, but lawmakers are looking to delay that change.
It took two overflow rooms in the House Office Building in Lansing this week to accommodate everyone who wanted to testify.
After months of calls to intervene, the Michigan Legislature took action this week on minimum and tipped wages.
Here's a look at some of the new laws that will be hitting the books in 2025.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.
Michigan's minimum wage and access to paid sick days will increase in February 2025.
Workers in four battleground states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Labor advocates say that's a recipe for poverty.
Early next year, workers will be earning $12.50 an hour, a wage rate that Michigan initially wouldn't reach until 2030.
Michigan's minimum wage will go up to $12.48 per hour in February 2025.
Michigan's current minimum wage will rise 20% by the end of February thanks to a recent state Supreme Court decision.
Bank of America is hiking its base pay starting next month and plans to further lift the company's minimum wage in 2025.
Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have pitched similar "no tax on tips" legislation.
Restaurant workers gathered in Birmingham, Michigan, on Friday to call on lawmakers to save tipping in the state.
In February 2025, the rate will go from $10.33 to $12.50 an hour.
In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution.
Restaurant workers have mixed views on a new ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court that grants an increase to the minimum wage and paid sick leave for all Michigan workers.
Those who have fought against raising the wage in Michigan for fear of negative consequences for tipped workers celebrated the ruling.
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant on Sunday, where she worked.
A Clinton Township man accused of strangling his aunt in her apartment has been convicted of second-degree murder.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
A Van Buren Township man is accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend during an argument, prosecutors say.
Michigan State Police say human remains found at a construction site in western Michigan are likely "historical in nature."
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant on Sunday, where she worked.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
One man is dead, and another person is wounded and in custody after a domestic-related shooting in Pontiac this past weekend.
The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for Michigan's current bottle return law to be phased out.
A heavily traveled roundabout in Sterling Heights has topped a legal firm's list of Michigan's most dangerous intersections.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
The state dedicated $151.4 million to literacy materials over two years and has another $50 million coming. For math, it is putting up $5 million to vet curricula and $8 million for STEM programs. Teachers and researchers say the imbalance shows.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
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Cool temperatures hang around all week with only 1 rainy day.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state AGs paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Venezuelan man who was shot by an immigration officer while delivering a food order in Texas was transferred from the hospital to a detention center with a bullet still in his back, his lawyer said.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant where she worked.