Mich. lawmakers debating merits of going part-time Backers of bills that have been or will be introduced in the new legislative session say the Michigan Legislature is only one of four in the nation to be truly on the job full time. Critics, including Gov. Rick Snyder and some legislative leaders, say the demands of the work require full-time attention. Another backer is Rochester Hills GOP state Rep. Tom McMillin, who plans to introduce similar legislation in his chamber that includes cutting lawmakers' annual salary of $71,685 by 75 percent. Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville ... Read More