Jim Ananich
Articles
Opinion | This Labor Day, let’s get workers the overtime pay they deserve
August 30, 2018 | Nick Hanauer, Jim Ananich
It's time to bolster the forgotten middle class by finally expanding overtime eligibility here in Michigan.
Pass Flint authority to ensure water funds used effectively
September 20, 2016 | Jim Ananich
State Sen. Jim Ananich, D-Flint, argues for more urgency on the part of government in helping Flint residents gain the benefits of relief effort
College affordability will shape Michigan’s future economy
November 12, 2015 | Jim Ananich
Bipartisan legislation in Lansing can help lessen the debt for Michigan college graduates
Middle-class families need a fairer tax system to get ahead
August 21, 2015 | Jim Ananich, Rebekah Warren
A graduated income tax would give working families a toehold, and make the wealthiest pay more, say two Michigan state senators.
Michigan could lead on making voting easier, but no movement in Lansing
July 29, 2014 | Jim Ananich
Why is turnout so low in non-presidential elections? Some simple reforms could make it easier to cast a ballot, and make the state’s voter participation close the gap with registration.
As Michigan recovers, don’t forget jobs and the jobless
January 15, 2014 | Jim Ananich