Back to school debate, phone system upgrades and cigar tax caps
Legislators return from break, prepare for summer budget showdown
Legislators have returned from a two-week break and legislative activity seems to be picking up. The House and Senate are expected to report their respective versions of the state budget in early May.
In his own words: Pinconning Cheese Co. and Fudge Shoppe
Stationed in “The Cheese Capital of Michigan,” Pinconning Cheese Co. and Fudge Shoppe continues the tradition of making old-fashioned, Pinconning Cheese using the same formula Dan Horn created in 1915.
Legislative recap plus new laws take effect Friday
Spring break
Legislators are currently on a two-week spring break. They will return on Tuesday, April 9 and are scheduled to meet through the end of June. With the budget about a month behind schedule thanks to the new administration,
Ed Rehmann & Sons named Centennial Retailer
Chesaning’s landmark business one of Carhartt’s oldest accounts
One hundred years ago, Ed Rehmann and wife, Eva, began a clothing business in downtown Chesaning, a small,
New labor law posters coming soon
By AMY DRUMM
Thanks to updates to Michigan’s minimum wage and new paid leave benefits that take effect on March 29, employers must update their labor law posters.
Budgeting via tax increases and legislative round up
Whitmer’s first budget is a tax and shift plan
On Tuesday, Gov. Whitmer released her first state budget, a $60 billion plan that adds nearly $4 billion in new funding.
Lendio, MRA partner to offer easy access to business loans
Getting a business loan is made easier, thanks to a new partnership between Michigan Retailers Association and Lendio.
In a new pilot program, MRA members who are part of the association’s merchant processing program can now access Lendio,
State of the State: lots of work to do
Whitmer’s State of the State: lots of work to do
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her first State of the State last night and listed several issues she hopes to tackle,
Lame duck recap
Legislature wraps up, heads home for the year
Around 8 a.m. Friday morning the legislature wrapped up a marathon four weeks of lame duck session – the longest in Michigan history.
Top 3 items we’re watching in lame duck
Lame duck session churning along at full speed
Two weeks down, two weeks to go. Legislators returned after the election for four weeks of session before the end of the year that is known as lame duck session.