The Association also added an additional 15 general election endorsements for state House and Senate races to its previous primary election endorsement list. In total, MRA has endorsed 89 candidates for state elective office. Retailers who offer in-store discounts to the recipients who utilize their clothing allowance checks for purchases would be included in a promotional flyer mailed with the checks. Under this program, the state benefits by encouraging the check recipients to spend these funds for the intended purposes. The promotion also expands the purchasing power of recipients.
Retailers benefit by having the recipients directed to their stores.
Retailers with an interest in participating are asked to call Mark Jasonowicz, deputy director of the Family Independence Agency at 517.373.7500 or contact MRA at 800.366.3699. The Detroit News and MRA team up to select Retailer of the Year MRA and The Detroit News have teamed up to recognize retailers who have made the most outstanding contributions to their community. Nomination forms are available by calling MRA s Kammy Johns at 800.366.3699. The Legislature is in recess.