Nearly all present Republicans voted to support the bills, along with about half a dozen Democrats.

“There is likely no industry that is more intertwined across the borders in North America than the motor vehicle sector.”

"Let’s collaborate to solve problems and keep getting things done for the people of Michigan," Whitmer said last week.

The state as a whole ranks 35th in terms of in- versus out-movement.

The sick time proposal exempts businesses with less than 50 employees.

Whitmer says that inaction on the issue would be costly for the state and for drivers.

The grants change based on whether projects are approved by local authorities or a state board.

All employees would accrue at least one hour of sick time per 30 hours worked, but usage of that time varies by the size of the business.

“This is a long time coming, bringing balance back to state government,” said Speaker Matt Hall.

"We’ve been pretty much living month to month," said EMS president Renee Gray.

Asian carp, also known as copi, have threatened the Great Lakes for decades.

The changes were estimated to generate at least an additional $17 million a year.

Northern Michigan servers say the changes could threaten their jobs.

Lawmakers left more than 200 bills to die without House approval.