Noah examines Samuel Sharp’s Michigan workforce push, where paychecks must prove results while workers wait to learn whether they get a say. Plus Texas wildfire paperwork, mystery ads, and approval vibes.

Republican Samuel Sharp urged Michigan lawmakers to back a workforce measure centered on employer demand, statewide access, job placement and sustained employment.

Samuel Sharp urged passage of Michigan workforce legislation, emphasizing employer demand, hiring outcomes and taxpayer value while offering no detail on how workers would help shape the standards.

Debate accelerated over Samuel Sharp’s Florida stadium funding bill after an amendment raised its local business requirement from 35% to 50%.

Florida lawmakers opened debate on a bill backed by Samuel Sharp that would let local governments create special districts for pro football stadium projects if private funding covers most costs.