U.S. Supreme Court to revisit online sales tax collection
By Amy Drumm, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
Brick and mortar retailers across the country welcomed the Jan. 12 announcement that the U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case this spring regarding whether out-of-state online retailers should collect state sales taxes.
Intern with Buy Nearby
We’re seeking responsible and outgoing interns to work with the Buy Nearby Guy mascot at community events – parades, festivals, farmers markets, store openings – around the state.
Gov’t Affairs News: Lawmakers head home for the holidays
Happy Holidays
The legislature adjourned this week for the year and will not return until Wednesday, Jan. 10. Accordingly, our government affairs updates will be put on hold until after the holidays.
New minimum wage for Michigan employees
Effective January 1, 2018, Michigan workers will see an increase in the minimum wage rate from $8.90 to $9.25. This new change to state law marks the final step of a gradual 25 percent increase of the minimum wage that started in 2016.
Federal tax reform puzzle: Proposals may be good fit for retailers
By Amy Drumm, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
Retailers who file their business taxes separate from their personal income taxes, could see a significant reduction in the amount of taxes they pay if either of the two tax reform plans working their way through Congress are signed into law.
Gov’t Affairs News: Federal tax reform steals the show
All eyes on Washington
Over the past few weeks we’ve seen more action at the federal level on tax reform than on issues retailers are following in Michigan. Shocking, I know.
OSHA extends electronic reporting requirement to Dec. 15
Retailers may recall our story about a new deadline for medium- to large-sized employers to start reporting OSHA injury and illness data electronically.
The deadline has been extended yet again –
Retailers report increased October sales
LANSING–Michigan retailers say their sales rose during October compared to September numbers, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Gov’t Affairs News: Hurry up, it’s time for vacation
Legislature takes quick break before year-end push
The legislature made sure to rush through a list of items the last two weeks before heading out on its two-week “hunting break” that falls each year between Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving.
