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Retailers Unite at the 2025 Capitol Day and Legislative Reception

Retailers from every corner of Michigan gathered in Lansing on April 23 for MRA’s 2025 Capitol Day...
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Two Board Members Advocate in Washington, D.C.

Pictured with MRA’s Senior VP, Gov. Affairs Amy Drumm, Congressman John James (MI-10), and...

Join MRA's 2025-26 Retail Ambassador Program

Calling all next-generation leaders! Become a visible member of the retail community and ensure the...
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Election Outcomes Will Impact Your Business

It’s election season. Yes, again. Most people are sick of campaign ads and campaign promises,...
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MRA designates 81 candidates as Friends of Retail

LANSING, MI – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is proud to announce that 81 legislative...
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MRA's Capitol Day 2024

Retailers from all corners of the state came to Lansing on April 24 to participate in MRA’s Capitol...
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Keep Pure Michigan’s Intent “Pure”

Promoting Michigan tourism is worth $50M
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From the CEO: Collaborate, Advocate, and Engage

In April, the collective voices of Michigan’s retail industry reverberated through the halls of the...
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Under the Dome: Early Legislative Adjournment is a Gift

Legislative work officially ceased on Nov. 14. This is earlier than the legislature has adjourned...
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Striking the Right Balance of Government Input

As your voice in Lansing, our job is to raise questions and concerns about government intervention...
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Overcharged and Entitled to Settlement Proceeds – But You Have to Act

In all likelihood, your business accepts payments through Visa and Mastercard. If that is the case,...
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Retailers Gather in Lansing

Retailers and legislators gathered in Lansing in late April for Capitol Day and MRA’s annual...
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Government Affairs: Everything is Connected

Sometimes I feel like a broken record. As we wrap up meetings with most of the newly-elected...
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Introducing MRA's Retail Ambassador Program

Ensuring the voices of Michigan retailers are heard in Lansing and Washington, DC is one of...
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Michigan Retailers Association Announces 2022 Legislators of the Year

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced it is recognizing six legislators for their...

Connect with 2023 Legislative Contacts

Download, print, and keep this sheet to connect with key contacts at the Capitol in 2023-24.
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Legally Speaking: Credit Card Competition Act of 2022

Healthy competition is generally thought to be good for all involved, but not everyone agrees when...
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Voting Guide: Friends of Retail

The Michigan Primary election saw 2.1 million voters across the state of Michigan, and amongst the...

MRA statement on back-to-school sales tax holiday

The following is attributable to Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO William J. Hallan:
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A trifecta win to combat Organized Retail Crime in Michigan

As of July 21, all three of MRA’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) initiatives have been signed into law
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What we know: Judge rules $12 min. wage and paid sick leave laws be reinstated

Needed Action by MRA Members: None. What we know Yesterday afternoon, Michigan Court of Claims...
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MRA applauds signing of inform legislative package into law

Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO William J. Hallan today joined Governor Gretchen...
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MRA designates 99 state legislative candidates as Friends of Retail

This week MRA’s Legislative Committee designated 99 legislative candidates as Friends of Retail; 66...
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MRA applauds legislative action to curb Organized Retail Crime

Michigan Retailers Association applauds legislators for approving legislation and a budget that...
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Making headway on Organized Retail Crime

Last month, the legislature took steps to crack down on Organized Retail Crime (ORC). The Michigan...
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The Power of Connecting - Join us for Retail's Night Out on June 9

Join us June 9 for Retail’s Night Out How long has it been since you’ve been able to connect with...
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Michigan retailers need help finding and keeping workers

Additional Justice System Reforms Could Help BY: CEO Action for Racial Equality
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News from the Capitol: You’ve given up a lot, but giving to this cause is important

By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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MRA supports bills that would add transparency and consumer protections to online marketplaces

INFORM Act looks to curb prolific organized retail crime that negatively impacts Michigan retailers
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Tools and transparency needed to stop organized retail crime

By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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News From The State Capitol

July/August 2021 By Amy Drumm, SVP of Government Affairs, MRA
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News From The Capitol: Victory alert - state cancels permanent COVID workplace safety rules

By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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News From The Capitol: Lighter version of normal

By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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BIG Wins for Michigan Retailers in 2020; 2021 MRA Priorities

MRA Advocacy efforts paid dividends for members in 2020 By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President,...
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How does a bill become a law?

How do we develop new legislation? Let’s describe the process – and the important role MRA members...

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