“I am committed to finding the right solution to the tip credit and earned sick time crisis that protects both Michigan’s working families and our local small businesses. I have come to the table in good faith, trying to meet Senate Democrats halfway, because I believe we can achieve a balanced approach that helps hardworking Michiganders without forcing a big part of our small business community to close their doors for good. We can get this done now – it’s well past time for Senate Democrats to meet us halfway, accept my offer, and solve this crisis before next week’s deadline.”

“Instead of just adding more taxes, fees and hundreds of new bureaucrats, we should be evaluating her new programs – and the programs we already have – to ensure we are providing value for tax dollars. There are clear priorities we must focus on, like investing in a Public Safety Trust Fund, fixing our roads, and reversing the Democrats’ income tax hike. These core priorities can be accomplished without raising taxes if we do the right thing and put in the work to get a better return on the taxpayers’ investment.”