After a six-year battle that involved lawsuits, protests, and an intervention by the state Supreme Court, Michigan will start to raise its minimum wage in January 2025. Critics of the new law argue this change could affect what tipped workers take home and be tough on businesses. Three guests join the show to discuss.

Plus, Michigan’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Kelley Cusmano joins the show to talk about teacher retention in the state.