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Gov. Whitmer says 'it's time' for guaranteed paid family, medical leave in Michigan (www.detroitnews.com)
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on Michigan lawmakers Wednesday to give all workers in the state "breathing room" by creating a new program to offer them paid family and medical leave, a proposal that some worry could amount to a tax on Michigan's businesses and workers.

Whitmer, a Democrat who is increasingly gaining national political attention, made guaranteed paid time off for workers after the birth of a child or for health reasons a key policy priority in a speech about her legislative goals for the remainder of 2023.

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[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 22 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Vote progressive and it will.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

With all the gerrymandering and court-packing going on, I'm not so sure.

[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 28 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

They said the same thing about michigan two years ago. And look at them now

Edit: And wisconsin is about to be fixed as well

[–] TinyPizza@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Michigan only changed due to a citizens ballot initiative that created a independent board to redistrict the state. Not every state has that mechanism. I also wouldn't characterize either the Governor or a large portion of our Dems as progressives, though they certainly do love to use language that leads many to think that.

[–] markr@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

So not voting will change that?

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Absolutely not. Please vote.

[–] LucidNightmare@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

My thought process has always been: “Well, it may not do anything, but at least I can say I tried.”

I am also apathetic about current events and the direction our entire world seems to be going down, but I will at least try to put in the minimum effort to make this shitty place just a little bit more bearable for the next generation.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The only answer is for decent people to get involved in politics locally.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I hope they do. I'm just not optimistic with the way Republicans have rigged everything that we'll see the wealthy pay more taxes and the tax loopholes closed on a national level.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

The other issue is a regular joe can't bankroll their own run. But hopefully it is less expensive at the local level.