Governmental Affairs: April 25, 2014
State senator suggests alternative minimum wage increase
In an attempt to stop the momentum behind the minimum wage ballot proposal, Sen. Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) announced plans to introduce legislation raising the minimum wage from $7.40 to $8.15.
Retail sales remain chilled during March
LANSING – A hoped-for surge in Michigan retail sales after a long, severe winter never materialized in March, building up expectations for improvement in April, according to the latest Michigan Retail Index,
License required to start a retail business
In order to sell products, a state sales tax license is required. According to state law, individuals or businesses who sell tangible personal property to the final consumer need a sales tax license.
