Republicans, business owners and servers have warned that removing the sub-minimum wage will reduce tipped worker earnings, put jobs and businesses at risk and drive up prices for customers.
Data: U.S. Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Commerce; Chart: Axios Visuals Ohio's minimum wage increased marginally to begin 2025, but remains well below the cost of living in our region.
Michigan’s new legislative session begins Wednesday with Republicans now in control of the state House. Democrats are still in charge of the Senate and governor's office.