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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.

UPS will charge holiday rate

If you use UPS for your small package residential shipments, expect to see a jump in costs this holiday season.

UPS announced it will add a 27-cent charge on all Ground residential packages from Nov.19 to Dec.