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…
Michigan appeals court upholds right of local governments to set alcohol sales limits
By Brian Smith | MLive Local governments can set limits on alcohol sales through zoning regulations, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed. The opinion upheld a Bloomfield Township zoning regulation…
Wic Food List Changes
The Michigan WIC Program will be updating the list of WIC approved foods in mid-October of this year. The new name for this food list will be The Michigan WIC…
State Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development Issues Consumer Advisory for all Motor Oil and Transmission Fluid Sold by City Petroleum and Star Petroleum
Jennifer Holton, Agriculture and Rural Development On September 12, 2013, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Orders for motor oil and transmission fluid…
Governor Rick Snyder Declares September 25 to October 5 Independent Retailers Week
After years without an official State proclamation, Governor Rick Snyder has declared September 25 thru October 5, Independent Retailers Week. He signed the proclamation this month in Lansing. The last…
MDARD Issues Consumer Advisory for all Motor Oil Sold under the Bullseye Brand
On October 7th, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Orders for motor oil manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed by Bullseye Automotive Lubricants, Inc. of…