LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – With the state legislature slated to take a break until after the new year next week, the Executive Director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association says it’s “crunch time” for bars and restaurants in the state.
Earlier this month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer called on the Michigan legislature to pass $100 million in funding for bars, restaurants, and other businesses. Negotiations continue, but no deal has been struck yet.
MLBA Executive Director Scott Ellis said Tuesday âChoosing not to act and leaving this in the hands of congressional leaders on the federal level would be a dangerous decision.â He said if thousands of bars and restaurants donât receive the help they need and are forced to close their doors forever, the MLBA believes the state will lose billions in future revenue.