The Michigan State Capitol has long served as a backdrop for major events in our state.
- In 2025, Michigan lawmakers navigated a divided government, with a Democratic-controlled Senate and a Republican-controlled House.
- Ongoing debates focused on earned sick time, minimum wage, and finalizing the state budget.
- Schools faced tough decisions on accepting school safety funding amid concerns of potential litigation.
In 2025, lawmakers spent the year navigating a divided government, with a Democratic-controlled Senate and a Republican-controlled House.
WATCH: A LOOK AT SOME OF THE TOP FROM THE STATE CAPITOL IN 2025
Issues FOX 47 News covered included negotiations over earned sick time and minimum wage, and the race to finalize a state budget. Schools across the state faced tough choices too, deciding whether to accept funding set aside for school safety while weighing the risk of possible litigation.
I am taking a look back on the top stories impacting our neighbors in 2025.
Both chambers adjourned for the year December 23.
I had the pleasure of covering important topics for people in our neighborhoods this year. I look forward to hearing from more people about what state policies are impacting them.
If you already know one, let me know at alonna.johnson@fox47news.com, and I look forward to hearing from you.
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