Energy Efficiency Financing from Michigan Saves
Michigan Saves has announced 1.99% financing for businesses in the food sector on lease applications of $50,000 or less. Any lease for a business in the food industry above $50,000…
Michigan’s Repeal of Prohibition Marks 80 Years
Eighty years ago on April 3, 1033, in an historic and rare state convention in Lansing, Mich., delegates approved the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution—the first of 36 states…
Michigan Class A, B, & C UST Owner/Operator Certification Requirements
LARA/BFS, the agency that will inspect Michigan UST sites to determine compliance action, has issued the following guidance. All sites with USTs must provide a Revised Registration Form naming UST…
Michigan WIC Program changes
Dear WIC Vendor: The Michigan WIC Program would like to provide you with information regarding the Jif Peanut Butter size change, the WIC approved cheese size change, and information on…
Prairie Farms Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
For the past 9 years Prairie Farms has been a sponsor of the Cereal Festival in downtown Battle Creek. It is Home to the World’s Longest Breakfast Table! Kellogg’s, Ralston…
Michigan Lottery has plenty on tap for summer fun!
By M. Scott Bowen, Commissioner Be prepared for some serious Lottery business this summer as new Instant games coming on the market have plenty to offer Lottery players! The Michigan…
Michigan’s bottle deposit: A message from MIRA’s President
Dear Michigan Members, MIRA members have demanded we focus on removing the recycling of beverage containers subject to Michigan’s bottle deposit from stores. I’m writing today to tell you that…
New Gasoline Price Sign Regulations Went Into Effect in Michigan July 1, 2013
For full requirements and photos, click here. If the advertised price of the motor fuel is subject to one (1) or more “conditions of sale” at that price, other than…
DHS Talking Points – New Policy Ending EBT/Restaurant Program
Background:In the 1990s, Michigan began statewide implementation of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) for food and cash assistance. At that time, the Department of Human Services adopted the option of extending…
Change in Prepaid Sales Tax Rate September 1st, 2013
Effective SEPTEMBER 1st, 2013 the new prepaid sales tax rate in Michigan for GASOLINE will be 19.9 cents per gallon and 21.5 cents per gallon for Diesel. The Michigan Department…