Will Michigan Stay In The Dark Ages

"Snyder wants to put state’s item pricing law on the shelf
January 23, 2011 - AP
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER
Associated Press

WESTLAND, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder’s plan to put the state’s item-pricing law on the shelf is being met with concern by unions, open arms by retailers and mixed reviews from shoppers.

The Republican told lawmakers during his first State of the State address he’d like to see them eliminate the “antiquated” measure that mandates price tags on most every item, noting Michigan is one of only two states with such a requirement."

Some younger, more tech-savvy consumers prefer operating in-store scanners to learn the prices of items and whipping out their smart phones to compare prices and use coupons.

Others see Michigan’s unique statute as the ultimate protection against erroneous pricing.

“I like it. It’s easy to tell if a mistake’s been made. And that happens a lot,” H.W. White, a 77-year-old retiree from Plymouth, said after carting dozens of items out of a Meijer store in Westland.

This particular supercenter looked to be complying with the Pricing and Advertising of Consumer Items Act of 1976.
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Of course, they ask a 77 year old senior. Of course the unions are against this. Of course the label companies are against this.

If Michigan want's to move forward, grow their economy and create more jobs it will have to learn to trust the signs and look at their receipts to check their prices. I wonder how long the people of Michigan kept buying buggy whips after Henry Ford started building cars? But go ahead keep this 1976 bill and drive business out of your state!