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Meet MRA’s Newest Team Member

Hi, I’m Drew Beardslee, the new Vice President of Government Affairs for Michigan Retailers Association. I am thrilled to be joining the team and for the opportunity to represent Michigan’s retailers throughout the legislative process.

Michigan Retailers See Drastic Drop in February Sales Activity

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Retail Index down over 20 points

Michigan Retailers Association reports that February 2025’s Retail Index decreased to 41.5, a steep decline compared to January’s 62.2 on the 100-point Retail Index.

Earned Sick Time Act Update: What Retailers Need to Know

By: Drew Beardslee – VP, Government Affairs

Earned Sick Time Act

Late last night, Republicans and Democrats in the Michigan legislature reached a compromise to fix key components of the Earned Sick Time Act,