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.
MRP applauds introduction of bills to improve recycling
Election recap: Michigan’s still a purple state
Michigan’s still a purple state
It’s official, Michigan voters shifted the political landscape in the state from a reddish-purple to a darker blue purple last night. Democrats won big in statewide races but failed to flip control of the legislature.
2018 Friends of Retail
Get ready to vote on Tuesday, August 7
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Supreme Court delivers major retail victory!
WAYFAIR V. SOUTH DAKOTA – A MAJOR RETAIL VICTORY
After 26 years and 37 states passing Main Street Fairness laws, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 yesterday allows states to require online,
Labeling requirements, statute of limitation changes and bills approved before break
Legislature breaks for summer campaign season
After a flurry of last-minute activity, legislators headed home last week. They will be home for most of the summer and will return after Labor Day.
Minimum wage and paid leave proposals submit signatures
$12 Minimum wage and paid leave proposals submit signatures
Two troubling potential ballot proposals MRA has been watching closely are one step closer to getting on the ballot in November.
Data breaches and marijuana
Senate committee talks data breaches
The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee recently heard testimony on data security legislation that MRA staunchly opposes and will hold a second hearing this week.
Troubling data security bills up Tuesday
Gov’t Affairs News: use tax responsibility and restocking of popular beer/wine
Despite the snow and ice, it’s spring in Michigan
This update covers the tail end of the March session prior to the legislature’s two-week spring break and legislators’ first week back in regular session.