Archives

Month: September 2017

Gov’t Affairs News: Chock full of anti-tax news

Posted on September 29, 2017

Lansing, United States - May 24, 2014 - The Michigan State Capitol as viewed from within Downtown Lansing, with trees, plants, office buildings, and pedestrians and cars and a driver in the foreground, and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

Legislature quickly takes up bills to prevent local taxes on food

The House and Senate Michigan Competitiveness Committees took up legislation this week that MRA has been working on to keep food and beverages tax-free at the local level.

Michigan retail sales get late summer boost

Posted on September 27, 2017

LANSING – Michigan retailers reported a slight uptick in sales activity for August over a month ago, and they’re optimistic that the next three months will be better, according to the Michigan Retail Index,

Michigan Retailers and Michigan Grocers join forces, increasing clout at state Capitol

Posted on September 19, 2017

LANSING – Michigan Grocers Association and Michigan Retailers Association are proud to announce that they are combining operations, effective January 1, 2018. Michigan Grocers will become a division of Michigan Retailers Association.