Michigan retailers forecast good start to new year
LANSING – Michigan retailers are optimistic about the home stretch of holiday shopping and the first two months of the new year, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Cutting your way through state government red tape
People often think only about legislation when they hear the term “government affairs,” but MRA also works with various state departments and agencies to get answers for members.
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Gov’t Affairs News: “Tame duck” ends on an electric note
Tame lame-duck session ends
The 98th Michigan Legislature wrapped up its lame-duck session at a reasonable time yesterday evening, just after 7:00 p.m., after finally pinning down an elusive energy deal.
