Blog categorized as Business

Retail Sales Up In April; Entrepreneurship Stays Strong 

05/25/23 12:16 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Retail Sales Up In April; Entrepreneurship Stays Strong 
Retail sales in Michigan increased significantly over March, as retailers anticipate a bright summer in sales through July, according to a Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) report Wednesday.

Senate Votes To End 'No Stricter Than Federal' Law

05/18/23 01:31 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Senate Votes To End 'No Stricter Than Federal' Law
Senate Democrats approved legislation undoing Michigan's nearly 5-year-old "No Stricter Than Federal" statute for environmental regulations, permitting state agencies to explore more rigorous restrictions in non-emergency situations.

Movie Theater Snacks Exempted From Sales & Use Tax

05/11/23 04:55 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Movie Theater Snacks Exempted From Sales & Use Tax
Movie theater patrons who’ve turned to sneaking in their snacks could get a slight reprieve under a set of bills amending sales and use tax exemptions for bottled water, candy and soft drinks, but the Michigan Chamber isn't happy.

Stricter Standards For Insurers Coming In Senate Bill

05/08/23 08:38 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Stricter Standards For Insurers Coming In Senate Bill
A Senate bill creating stricter accountability practices for insurance providers hasn’t been formally introduced yet, but Michigan’s trial lawyers are already on board.

Corporate Boards Must Have Female Directors Starting In '26 Under Bill

04/10/23 03:57 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Corporate Boards Must Have Female Directors Starting In '26 Under Bill
Starting in 2026, a publicly held domestic or foreign corporation with Michigan-based principal executive offices must have at least three female directors on a board under legislation proposed by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit).