Michigan's right to work law goes into effect
Michigan's right-to-work law, which says employees cannot be required to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment, goes into effect today.
According to MPRN's Rick Pluta, there is still plenty of conflict over the new law.
"Some Republicans are threatening budget sanctions for public employers that have signed extended labor bargains that would delay the effects of the law. Labor groups plan to mark the day with protests and vigils, including one at the state Capitol. Governor Rick Snyder says he’s not concerned."
Opponents challenge EM law in federal court
Opponents to Michigan's new emergency manager law say it is unconstitutional and are challenging it in federal court.
“A lawsuit Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Detroit seeks an injunction to stop the law. It claims that the new law is similar to one that voters rejected in November, and violates the collective bargaining rights of workers," the Associated Press reports.
Governor Snyder approves harbor dredging after record low water levels
"Governor Rick Snyder says he expects almost 60 Michigan harbors to be dredged in time for the summer boating season. He approved more than $20 million for the projectsyesterday," reports Michigan Radio's Jake Neher.
