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Paid family, medical leave advocates see chance to reinvigorate discussion in Michigan

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A state-run paid leave program "would not bankrupt" Michigan , a state senator says, "We need the political will to make it so" Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 's office declined to say whether she still wants to see lawmakers to take action on paid leave.

A study into a proposed paid family and medical leave program in Michigan is now in hand.

Michigan Supreme Court ruling expands state's paid sick leave policy.

Business groups in Michigan have opposed the proposed paid leave legislation.

Half of the Democratic lawmakers in the Michigan Senate and a majority of the Michigan House of Representatives sponsored the legislation.

GOP legislative leaders have voiced opposition to the proposal, setting the stage for a party-line vote.

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