Michigan Should Work to Stop Illegal Hiring
Jim Runstead, a Republican county commissioner from Oakland County, tells Detroit News readers that Michigan needs to be tougher to stop illegal hiring. "In Michigan, we have the opportunity to help put an end to the hiring of illegal workers. Two bills, House bills 4355 and 4969, would require companies doing business with the state to verify the legal status of all new hires. These bills were marshaled out of committee by state Rep. Mark Meadows, but have been bottled up by House Speaker Andy Dillon and Democrat whip Kathy Angerer."