Friday, December 7 2012 5:51 PM EST2012-12-07 22:51:38 GMT
(12/07/12) - After hours of debate and a very tense day at the state Capitol, lawmakers are taking a break from controversial Right to Work legislation. Both the Senate and House will be back next week
After hours of debate and a very tense day at the state Capitol, lawmakers are taking a break from controversial Right to Work legislation.
LANSING (WJRT) -
(12/06/12) - The "Right to Work" legislation is one step closer to becoming law and Governor Rick Snyder wants it on a fast-track.
It's been a very passionate and emotional day at the state capitol as hundreds of people storm the front lawn, the rotunda, and at times even the chambers, speaking out against the controversial effort.
In a nut-shell, the right to work bills would halt unions from collecting fees from non-union workers.
Opponents say that would weaken organized labor's ability to bargain for good wages.
Supporters say it would boost jobs.
Here are the newest developments as of Thursday evening:
The state House introduced the bill around 3 p.m. , just 2 hours later, passed it with a 58 to 52 vote. That specific bill can't move onto the Senate until the next session day.
Later Thursday evening, the state Senate passed their own versions of right to work bills. One, dealing with public workers... the other, with private-sector employees.
All 3 bills will eventually be consolidated into 2 bills, so the debate continues.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-20 04:01:42 GMT
(05/19/13) - Breaking news out of Saginaw County, police say one man is dead tonight after a motorcycle crash.It happened just after 7 p.m. on Tittabawasee Road between Hospital and Hackett roads.Police
(05/19/13) - Breaking news out of Saginaw County, police say one man is dead tonight after a motorcycle crash.It happened just after 7 p.m. on Tittabawasee Road between Hospital and Hackett roads.Police
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:32:11 GMT
(05/19/2013) - Their goal is saving lives in the future and today they were put to the test.These young cadets are working on a search and rescue training mission called "Operation Wolverine". The cadets
(05/19/2013) - Their goal is saving lives in the future and today they were put to the test.These young cadets are working on a search and rescue training mission called "Operation Wolverine". The cadets
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:27:53 GMT
(05/19/2013) - We are still months away from Back to The Bricks. But, one local organization is starting early. More than 300 vehicles were on display at Baker College's Transportation Technology facility
(05/19/2013) - We are still months away from Back to The Bricks. But, one local organization is starting early. More than 300 vehicles were on display at Baker College's Transportation Technology facility
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:30 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:30:03 GMT
(05-19-2013) - Three women in Isabella County had quite the scare Saturday morning when a man broke into their home. It happened in Gilmore Township. The Sheriff says the woman, her teenage daughter,
(05/19/13) - Three women in Isabella County had quite the scare Saturday morning when a man broke into their home.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:03:06 GMT
(05/18/2013) The financial hurricane that battered Buena Vista schools is over, at least for now. On Monday, students go back to class to complete the school year. But, there is another problem on the
(05/18/2013) The financial hurricane that battered Buena Vista schools is over, at least for now. On Monday, students go back to class to complete the school year. But, there is another problem on the
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:51:03 GMT
(05/18/2013) - A traffic headache for some drivers is over.The Michigan State Bomb Squad has given the all clear after a suspicious package is found.Police were called to the Speedway gas station on Bristol
(05/18/2013) - A traffic headache for some drivers is over.The Michigan State Bomb Squad has given the all clear after a suspicious package is found.Police were called to the Speedway gas station on Bristol
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:46:19 GMT
(05/18/2013) - If you were in Downtown Flint today, you may have been thinking - what the heck is going on.It was the first ever Ingenuity Fair in downtown Flint.It brings together technology with art.The
(05/18/2013) - If you were in Downtown Flint today, you may have been thinking - what the heck is going on.It was the first ever Ingenuity Fair in downtown Flint.It brings together technology with art.The
