Michigan needs to raise the minimum wage. Not just because it's the right thing to do for the minimum wage workers in this state. It is important for everyone in the states and is the single most important thing that could be done to help our state recover from the worst economic recession in a decade. People don't have money to spend on the basics like groceries and gas. This sets off a ripple effect, causing harm to many people, businesses and industries beyond low wage earners themselves. When someone can't afford to buy groceries, they definitely aren't going to be going out to eat,...