(Community Matters 120) Frisbie Talks ESTA, Tipped Wage and More Just Ahead of House Vote

Michigan's impending Earned Sick Time Act and changes to the tipped wage minimum have been the sticking point in Lansing between Democrats and Republicans.It even made for a less-than-productive lame duck legislative session at the end of 2024.Since the new legislature was sworn in early in 2025, Republicans in the Michigan House of Representatives have been working to tweak what they say are the most egregious parts of the measures - which are set to take effect in February, 2025.Community Matters spoke with newly-elected Battle Creek Representative Steve Frisbie as he was headed to Lansing. Just hours after this discussion the House passed its version of potential updates to House Bills 4001 and 4002.Also discussed: CATL on the Pentagon black list, House Republicans' roadwork plan, committee assignmentsEpisode ResourcesRep. Steve Frisbie House Republicans WebsiteCBT News: Ford's CATL deal sparks controversy amid Pentagon blacklistMichigan House Republicans: Rep. Lightner renews call to claw back tax dollars from BlueOVAL project in light of federal concernsABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.