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.