LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, on Thursday issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation to preserve the state’s tipped wage:
“I am proud to stand up for Michigan servers, bartenders, and local restaurants and support a bipartisan solution that will save tens of thousands of jobs.
“We have been calling for action to save the tipped wage for months. By standing our ground and being a voice for thousands of hardworking Michiganders, we now have a workable solution that allows restaurant workers to keep their tips and enables family restaurants to keep their doors open.
“After meeting and hearing the concerns of restaurant owners and servers, I am happy that we have a bipartisan solution to do the right thing and save the tipped wage. I will continue to work with members of both parties and the business community to find responsible solutions for all Michiganders.”
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