Back to school debate, phone system upgrades and cigar tax caps
Legislators return from break, prepare for summer budget showdown Legislators have returned from a two-week break and legislative activity seems to be picking up. The House and Senate are expected to...
View ArticleBills to close the marketplace loophole introduced
In this issue: Legislative summer break looks unlikely Marketplace facilitator and Wayfair codification bills introduced Bill to limit sales of certain cough syrups to minors discussed Snow day...
View ArticleSSUTA overview kicks off marketplace discussions
In this issue: Legislature makes first move on no-fault House committee hears from Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board director Outdoor Recreation Industry Office created Legislature makes first move...
View ArticleMRA bills on the move
In this issue: House committee takes up marketplace bills E-prescribing bill hearings this Thursday Whitmer signs changes to no-fault auto insurance Wage theft bill introduced following AG fraud...
View ArticleNew technology requirements and sales tax on gas déjà vu
In this issue: Summer-long legislative calendar released Senate committee reports e-prescribing, telepharmacy bills Legislature approves delayed 9-1-1 technology requirement Governor signs ban on sales...
View ArticleUpcoming regulations, court discusses adopt and amend
In this issue: Marketplace bills reported from committee Court hears oral arguments on changes to paid medical leave law Democrats road funding plan: raise taxes on businesses High court weighs in on...
View ArticleFlavored e-cig product ban, wage theft bills introduced
In this issue: Agreement reached to complete the budget before roads Governor announces flavored vaping/alternative nicotine product ban E-prescribing bills reported from house committee Bills...
View ArticleFlavored vaping ban details, budget shutdown what ifs
In this issue: Flavored vaping products cannot be sold after Oct. 1 What happens if the state shuts down? Governor proclaims Oct. 4-6 as Buy Nearby Weekend Regulatory round-up Flavored vaping products...
View ArticleNew overtime rule, expungement, and vapor product transport guidance
In this issue: U.S. Department of Labor issues final overtime rule State releases transportation/return guidance on flavored vaping products MRA’s marketplace bills one step closer to completion House...
View ArticleFlavored vape ban on hold, surprise medical billing discussion starts
In this issue: Court puts flavored vape ban on hold House unanimously reports marketplace bills Discussion to end surprise medical billing starts House passes updates to accessibility signs Pure...
View Article“Rain tax”, telepharmacy, and cage-free egg standards
In this issue: House discusses stormwater fix via “rain tax” Telepharmacy bill amended, reported by House committee Bill would delay the cage-free egg standard until 2024 Regulatory round-up House...
View ArticleMarketplace bills sent to governor after unanimous vote
In this issue: Marketplace bills sent to governor after unanimous vote REMINDER: minimum wage increases to $9.65/hour Jan. 1 Court rules against Genesee County’s Tobacco 21 policy Liquor Control...
View ArticleYear end legislative wrap up, bill signing, notices
In this issue: Legislature on break until Jan. 8 Whitmer signs marketplace facilitator bills Treasury opines that kombucha subject to deposit law as of May 1 Michigan Supreme Court declines to issue an...
View ArticleRoad funding questions and guidance from the FDA
In this issue: What could a road funding plan look like? UIA obligation assessment phased out early FDA bans fruit and mint flavored cartridge-based e-cigs effective Feb. 6 Tobacco 21 guidance from the...
View ArticleGovernor focuses on working alone in second State of the State address
In this issue: Governor focuses on working alone in second State of the State address Commission approves liquor packaging changes Changes to bottle deposit escheats introduced Pharmacy members please...
View ArticlePure Michigan funding debate, tobacco law updates introduced
In this issue: Senate subcommittee pushes Pure Michigan funding Bipartisan package to update tobacco/vaping laws introduced Legislators mulling bank and grocery store-based Secretary of State locations...
View ArticleEV charging bills move, tobacco vaping changes discussed and prescription...
In this issue: House committee approves electric charging station bills with changes Senate committee takes testimony on tobacco/vaping package State announces next steps on pharmacy Medicaid...
View ArticleResources on Michigan’s price gouging law and state closures/updates on COVID-19
In this issue: Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency COVID-19 confirmed in Michigan Worth remembering: price gouging = prices grossly in excess of normal price points Supplemental approved to...
View ArticleEmergency Paid Sick Leave and FMLA coverage
On March 18, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. That law added two new emergency benefits that employees are eligible for from smaller employers (under 500...
View ArticleNew cleaning and mitigation efforts required for food selling-establishments...
Executive Order 2020-60, issued Sunday, April 26 and continuing through May 22, requires all food-selling establishments (grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants) and pharmacies must follow...
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