By Samuel Dodge, mlive.com // October 22, 2020 LANSING, MI – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed a slew of bills that replace her recently rescinded COVID-19 executive orders, including a package defining liability in lawsuits. The package outlines liability for businesses, employees and consumers when an individual is exposed to COVID-19. The Republican-sponsored bills provide protections for…
DetailsEffective Immediately MIRA feels the directive fails to address the duties and/or obligations of the bottlers, distributors, or recyclers in picking up the redeemed items. Please read the notice below. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Michigan Department of Treasury at 517.636.0515 or 517.335.2167 (and your State Senator and State Representative) and…
DetailsBy Terry Handley, Former CEO, Casey’s General Stores Inc. Convenience Store News // October 7, 2020 History has a way of repeating itself. Years ago, many convenience store operators — Casey’s included — were concerned about the introduction of pay-at-the-pump technology. We feared customers would purchase fuel by swiping a credit card at the pump…
DetailsOhio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // October 13, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. INCREASING CASES Governor DeWine today cautioned that the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases indicates that significant numbers of infections are likely this winter unless citizens take steps to mitigate…
DetailsOhio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // October 8, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s press conference was held in Marion, Ohio at the home of President Warren G. Harding. UPDATED COUNTY RISK LEVELS Governor DeWine today released Ohio’s updated Public Health Advisory…
DetailsWhat to know following the FDA’s PMTA deadline By Thomas A. Briant on Sep. 25, 2020 // CSP Daily News LAKEVILLE, Minn. — Sept. 9 was the FDA deadline for manufacturers to submit either a Substantial Equivalence Application (SE) or a Premarket Tobacco Application (PMTA) for “deemed” tobacco products introduced into the marketplace between Feb. 15, 2007, and Aug. 8,…
DetailsPhase 2 Begins on Oct. 5, 2020 LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders seeking their 10-cent deposit on bottles and cans will soon have more options for redeeming their deposits, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. With the beginning of “Phase 2” on Oct. 5, 2020, all grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations and other…
DetailsUpdated County Risk Levels, New Data Dashboards, Response Guide for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers, Lost Wages Assistance, and Halloween Guidance Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // September 17, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. UPDATED COUNTY RISK LEVELS Governor DeWine today released…
DetailsThe state would be the first in the U.S. to phase out sales of conventional-powered passenger vehicles By NACS Online // September 24, 2020 SACRAMENTO—California Gov. Gavin Newsom yesterday signed an order to end by 2035 sales of new cars and trucks powered by gasoline or diesel as part of the state’s efforts to promote…
DetailsSeptember 17, 2020 MIRA Members, This update is to provide MIRA members guidance as to what e-cig and vape products retailers can sell. As many of you know the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has required that all manufacturers of tobacco products submit their Premarket Tobacco Applications (PMTA) by September 9, 2020 for any…
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