Gov’t Affairs News: November ballot could be crowded
November ballot could see many proposals that impact retailers
While it’s still early in the year, MRA has been keeping a close eye on several proposed ballot proposals including two that would raise Michigan’s minimum wage to $12 an hour and mandate paid leave policies.
Gov’t Affairs News: Drone discussions take off
Governor gives legislature two victories, budget season begins
Legislators scored a major victory last week as the Gov. Snyder agreed to forgive $637.1 million in outstanding driver responsibility fees and raise the personal income tax exemption to $4,900 by 2021.
Gov’t Affairs News: State shines a spotlight on recycling
Gov. Snyder’s last state of the state: jobs, civility and recycling
Late last month Gov. Rick Snyder gave his eighth and final State of the State address. He took the opportunity to recap all the progress Michigan has made in the past seven years and to share the items still on his to-do list before he leaves office.