Update on Labor’s Attack on Independent Retailers
MIRA members in Chicago continue to educate Chicago aldermen on the Fair Work Week Ordinance. Labor and special interest groups have galvanized the new mayor around this cause. Many aldermen are…
New Stickers to be Affixed to County Gas Pumps
By Monica Moran // Franklin County Auditor COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new sticker will soon be affixed to most gas pumps in the county notifying consumers of the tax rates…
Charges Imminent in AG Nessel’s Payroll Fraud Investigation
WXYZ // July 2, 2019 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she is gearing up for potential criminal and civil charges as part of the efforts to combat payroll fraud.…
Health groups want alcohol labels to warn of cancer risk
Consumers and health advocates are pressing for an update on labels established in 1988 By Mark Huffman // https://www.consumeraffairs.com/ // 06/27/2019 A coalition of consumer and public health organizations is…
Industry Sounds Off On Supreme Court Ruling
Wine & Spirits Daily // June 28, 2019 On June 27, 2019, the US Supreme Court struck down Tennessee’s residency requirement to obtain a liquor license in the Tennessee Wine…
Supreme Court Takes the Last Teeth Out of the 21st Amendment
Beer Business Daily// June 28, 2019 The Supreme Court has delivered its opinion on the big Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Assn. vs. Thomas case. The case as you may…
Convenience Stores Get a Makeover
From kombucha on tap to delivery of snacks, c-stores are adapting to the changing consumer landscape By NACS Online // June 26, 2019 NEW YORK—U.S. convenience stores continue to evolve…
CBD-infused food and beverages are still illegal under U.S. law. So why are they everywhere?
A new line of beverages containing “active hemp extract” debuts in stores this week, which may push the FDA closer to establishing a regulatory framework By Laura Reiley // https://www.washingtonpost.com///…
Millions Of Americans Admit To Driving While High, New Survey Says
June 19, 2019 // https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/ Marijuana is becoming legal in more cities across the U.S. than ever before, and now more people are admitting to getting high before getting behind…
Register Now for Treasury’s Summer Seminars
The MichiganTreasury routinely hosts free educational seminars throughout Michigan connecting businesses, tax service providers, and other stakeholders with Treasury representatives. These seminars provide an opportunity to learn about important tax processing and tax…