The MIRA recently joined the Clean Affordable Renewable Energy (CARE) for Michigan Coalition to fight a reckless ballot proposal that would inject a radical new renewable energy standard into the…
MIRA is sponsoring a free introduction to a workshop entitled Communications Strategies for Dealing with Bullying in the Workplace. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from…
Effective Nov. 1, the tax rate on premium cigars in the state of Michigan has changed. Cigars that cost $1.5625 or more will be taxed at a rate of 50…
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) reminds retailers of special holiday hours. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Do not sell any alcoholic beverages between 11:59 pm (midnight) on December 24…
With all the social activities that accompany the holiday season it is particularly important to closely check the identification of anyone who is purchasing or consuming alcohol. With older siblings…
Spartan Stores opened two new Valu Land Supermarkets in Warren and Roseville, Mich. last week, MLive reports. The selected locations are dense Detroit suburbs with diverse communities, said Alan Hartline,…
“The proposed cuts in SNAP are unconscionable and would only aggravate the despair and difficulties experienced by low-income people—leaving them without the help they need and deserve—to survive,” writes Terri…
Purchasing local food continues to be a strong trend according to recent polls of food retailers, food service directors, and chefs. Across the country, more consumers are requesting foods that…
The city of Eastpointe, Mich. recently relaxed its sign ordinances to make it easier for businesses to advertise. The new rules incorporate a number of changes, including: Allowing wall signs…
Two important changes to Michigan’s prepaid sales tax on fuel will take effect on April 1, 2013. The prepaid sales tax rate on gasoline will be calculated each and every…