Governor to Attend League's Annual Convention in October in Grand Rapids 
The Michigan Municipal League is pleased to announce that Governor Rick Snyder will attend the League’s Annual Convention taking place in October in Grand Rapids. Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Matt Bach, mbach@mml.org. MORE>
State
Affairs Update
 Tipping Fees, Medical Claims Package Pass Through Committee – On August 10, the House Appropriations Committee passed SB 449(S-2) 17-2 with seven members electing to pass with their vote. This bill would increase tipping fees from 7 cents to 12 cents per cubic yard beginning October 1. Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Jason Mancini, jmancini@mml.org.
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Vendor Presentation Sessions Offer Indepth Tips on Key Municipal Issues
80/20 on Top of Legislature's To-Do List
MDOT Announces 2013 Federal Program Application Deadlines
Federal Update
Michigan Congressmen Camp and Upton Appointed to Deficit Supercommittee – House Speaker John Boehner has appointed both Congressman Dave Camp of Midland and Fred Upton of St. Joseph to serve on the deficit supercommittee established by the debt-ceiling deal. Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Arnold Weinfeld, aweinfeld@mml.org. MORE>
Congress on Recess, Time to Tell Your Story!
Deal Ends FAA Partial Shutdown
Federal Gas Tax Set to Expire
Senator Boxer Introduces "MAP-21" Transportation Funding Proposal
Federal Grant Opportunities
Transportation Funding Cut 34% Under Proposed House Bill
Rural
Development Solid Waste Grants Available
21st Century Communities
 Michigan Main Street Program Seeks Communities – This program is now accepting applications from communities for their 2012 Associate Level trainings. The Associate Level is the first step in a three-tier training program in the fundamentals of downtown revitalization. Read more at the League’s 21c3 blog. Contact Arnold Weinfeld, aweinfeld@mml.org. MORE>
Michigan Green Communities Invest in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Economic Gardening Workshops
Bicycle Infrastructure and Collaboration Grants Available
Walkability Rankings Published
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