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Governmental Affairs: September 18, 2015

Legislators return for fall session

After a summer of political turmoil ending in the expulsion of one lawmaker and the resignation of another because of a sex scandal and cover-up,

Fall forecasts stay strong despite August sales dip

LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales forecasts remain strong for fall despite a drop in August sales, according to the latest Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

William J. Hallan promoted to Executive Vice President

LANSING – The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) Board of Directors has promoted William J. Hallan to executive vice president, chief operating officer and general counsel.

Hallan joined the organization in 2011 as vice president and general counsel.