LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino, R-Monroe, issued the following statement on Thursday after the Legislature sent the governor legislation to preserve the state’s tipped wage and enact a workable paid sick leave benefit:
“Disaster averted. After months of Democrat inaction, Republicans led the way in passing these critical reforms to preserve the tipped wage, help keep family restaurants across Michigan open, and save the jobs and livelihoods of tens of thousands of hospitality workers.
“These measures will also put in place a flexible leave time solution that benefits Michigan workers without imposing a one-size-fits-all big-government burden on struggling small businesses.
“Doing nothing was never a responsible option. While no compromise is perfect, this plan puts Michigan workers and small businesses first — instead of out-of-state special interest groups.”
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