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LANSING, MI – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is proud to announce that 81 legislative...
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NOTICE FROM MI WIC: TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE FORMULAS ENDING FEBRUARY 28
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Our Friends of Retail were largely successful with 60 of our 71 general-election candidates winning...
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On Friday, May 14 Michigan released a revised MDHHS epidemic order that took effect Saturday, May...
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Employers by now are familiar with the long list of COVID-19 workplace safety requirements issued...
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Now that Gov. Whitmer has had a chance to sign or veto all of the legislation presented to her...
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Under a revised order issued today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)...
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Quarantine/testing guidance – August 12, 2022 The CDC relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday,...
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By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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On March 18, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law....
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In this issue: House committee takes up marketplace bills E-prescribing bill hearings this Thursday
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Legislators return from break, prepare for summer budget showdown Legislators have returned from a...
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Spring break Legislators are currently on a two-week spring break. They will return on Tuesday,...
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Whitmer’s first budget is a tax and shift plan On Tuesday, Gov. Whitmer released her first state...
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Whitmer’s State of the State: lots of work to do Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her first State of the...
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Lame duck session churning along at full speed Two weeks down, two weeks to go. Legislators...
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Michigan’s still a purple state It’s official, Michigan voters shifted the political landscape in...
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Get ready to vote on Tuesday, August 7 One of the best and easiest ways to make your voice heard...
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WAYFAIR V. SOUTH DAKOTA – A MAJOR RETAIL VICTORY After 26 years and 37 states passing Main Street...
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Legislature breaks for summer campaign season After a flurry of last-minute activity, legislators...
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$12 Minimum wage and paid leave proposals submit signatures Two troubling potential ballot...
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Despite the snow and ice, it’s spring in Michigan This update covers the tail end of the March...
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House committee tackles drug pricing The House Health Policy Committee started work on legislation...
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November ballot could see many proposals that impact retailers While it’s still early in the year,...
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Governor gives legislature two victories, budget season begins Legislators scored a major victory...
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Gov. Snyder’s last state of the state: jobs, civility and recycling Late last month Gov. Rick...
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Welcome back and welcome grocers! Legislators are back and wasted no time getting back up to speed....
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By Amy Drumm, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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Happy Holidays The legislature adjourned this week for the year and will not return until...
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All eyes on Washington Over the past few weeks we’ve seen more action at the federal level on tax...
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Legislature takes quick break before year-end push The legislature made sure to rush through a list...
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Gov. signs bill preventing local food taxes MRA is thrilled to share that Gov. Snyder signed HB 4999
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A busy two weeks of false starts It’s football season, and the penalty call of a false start, where...
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Legislature quickly takes up bills to prevent local taxes on food The House and Senate Michigan...
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Welcome back! Legislators returned from summer break this week and session will continue into...
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Legislature leaves for summer break This week the legislature adjourned for its annual summer...
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Imagine paying an additional 20 percent tax on many of the products you sell. It would be a...
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Concealed carry without permit The House narrowly approved legislation on Wednesday that would...
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Swipe fee victory in Congress Earlier this week we learned that leaders in Congress removed language
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Michigan Supreme Court changes The past two months have seen a number of changes to the makeup of...
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Sugar-sweetened beverage and snack waiver defeated As the legislature moves closer to finalizing...
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Legislation to discourage property tax appeals reintroduced Legislation creating an unfair property...
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Gas station credit card skimmer legislation reintroduced Legislation to require certain security...
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Democrats renew push for paid sick leave At a press conference on Wednesday, legislators called for...
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House committee quickly reports income tax repeal After only one committee hearing, the House Tax...
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Possible income tax cut or repeal at top of House priorities The new 99th legislature is more...
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Governor delivers upbeat State of the State address Governor Rick Snyder delivered his seventh...
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Tame lame-duck session ends The 98th Michigan Legislature wrapped up its lame-duck session at a...
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Plastic bag bill heads to governor The Michigan House of Representatives approved SB 853, the...
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Government Affairs News update survey MRA sends Government Affairs News updates out every other...
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Legislature on break for most of October/November Following three, short weeks of fall session,...
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Legislature returns for a few weeks Legislators are back at work – for a couple of weeks at least....
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Legislature breaks for summer Following a few hectic weeks, the Michigan Legislature has completed...
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Committee discusses Tax Tribunal changes The House Tax Policy Committee held two weeks of hearings...
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Tax Tribunal changes could have big impact Legislation introduced on April 19 as HB 5578 could have...
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Senate committee discusses judicial levies Over the last two weeks, the Senate Local Government...
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Senate Committee approves biosimilars bill without notification The 10-person Senate Health Policy...
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Cigar tax-cap discussions echo Main Street Fairness arguments The House Appropriations Committee...
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Flint water crisis dominates State of the State Address Gov. Snyder gave his sixth and biggest...
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