Gov’t Affairs News: potential tax increases, pre-Labor Day school start and more
Legislation to discourage property tax appeals reintroduced
Legislation creating an unfair property tax appeals system that would increase the cost and length of the appeals process was reintroduced on March 22.
Michigan retailers forecast spring sales growth
LANSING – More than three of every four Michigan retailers (76 percent) expect to increase their spring sales over last year, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Gov’t Affairs News: gas station skimmers, drone task force and more
Protect against ice-related falls
Winter time in Michigan creates numerous seasonal hazards for individuals, especially the risk of falling due to icy conditions.
According to Michigan’s hospital surveillance data, 60 workers were hospitalized in 2014 and 54 in 2015 after falling on the ice at work.
New rule requiring public reporting of work injuries – nudge or public shaming?
Many Michigan businesses will be required as soon as July 1 to start using a new, online system to report their companies’ work-related injury and illness records to the public.
Gov’t Affairs News: Paid sick leave, Medicaid and more
Michigan Retailers announces Scott retirement
LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association today announced that Tom Scott, senior vice president communications and marketing, will retire on July 5 after 24 years with the organization.
MRA President and CEO James P.
Gov’t Affairs News: income tax repeal, budget, appointments and more
Michigan retailers forecast 2017 sales gains
LANSING – More than four of five Michigan retailers (82 percent) expect to increase 2017 sales over last year despite a slow start, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
