Governmental Affairs: March 27, 2015
Legislators leave for two-week break
Legislators are on a two-week break, starting today. Accordingly, MRA will not send a Government Affairs News update until after legislators return on April 14.
Governmental Affairs: March 13, 2015
Gov. Snyder’s energy message focuses on the future
Gov. Snyder released a special message on energy today focusing on renewable energy and reducing energy waste. The governor said he could support expanding Michigan’s renewable energy portfolio standard for utilities to 24% by 2025.
Governmental Affairs: February 27, 2015
Retail fraud bills to be reintroduced
2014 legislation that would allow for the recovery of law enforcement costs related to retail fraud cases will be reintroduced this term. Last year’s Senate bill never made it out of a House committee due to confusion that the bill would add new penalties for retail fraud.
