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MLBA to Host Annual Lobby Day
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted May 12

LANSING, MI – The Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA), the state’s largest association of on-premises liquor licensees, is...

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MI Supreme Court Rules Adopt & Amend Unconstitutional: Tipped Minimum Wage to be Phased Out
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Aug 2

Members, The Michigan Supreme Court just released ruled on the Adopt and Amend case, ruling 4-3 to overturn the lower court’s...

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Dept. of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rule
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Apr 26

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) released its final overtime rule. To avoid being eligible for overtime pay, an employee...

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Tigers on Tap: Become a Partner
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Mar 8

The Michigan Licensed Beverage Association is excited to introduce members to Nick McClure with the Detroit Tigers! Nick specializes in working...

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Donation Request: Children Trust Michigan
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Feb 16

Members, The MLBA has partnered with, and is currently gathering donations of all types, for Children Trust Michigan. Donated items...

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Canvassers Decline Raise the Wage Ballot Proposal
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Oct 20

Earlier today, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers declined to place the Raise the Wage Michigan ballot proposal on the 2024 ballot. The ballot...

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Credit Card Fees to Possibly Increase
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Sep 8

Last year, merchants -- the small businesses that accept credit cards -- paid more than $90 billion in swipe fees. These fees are then often...

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Cocktails to Go Now Permanent
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Jul 25

Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made cocktails to go a permanent staple in Michigan on Tuesday, a move many that's much appreciated by the...

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Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the First Liquor License Issued in MI
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted May 4

Prohibition EraMichigan had virtually been a dry state by 1911 because most counties had already voted to be dry on...

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Court of Appeals Sides in our Favor 3-0
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Jan 26

Members, This morning, the Court of Appeals made a decision on the Adopt and Amend case, which could have had dire consequences for our...

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Upcoming Michigan Lottery Maintenance
Posted In: Community, Industry,
Date posted Jan 20

On Jan. 22, the Lottery will complete an equipment and system upgrade project. The final step in the project will be to connect the equipment with...

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Governor Whitmer to Sign Bill Allowing 17-Year-Olds to Serve Alcohol
Posted In: Industry,
Date posted Jun 8

LANSING, MI – Lawmakers yesterday voted in favor of a measure that would lower the age requirement to serve alcohol at on-premises...

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