80/20 on Top of Legislature's To-Do List 
The legislation that would change the way public employers pay for health care, SB 7, is likely to be tackled quickly on August 24, the next legislative session date. Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Samantha Harkins, sharkins@mml.org.. MORE>
State
Affairs Update
 Vendor Presentation Sessions Offer Indepth Tips on Key Municipal Issues – The League has added a new feature to the Annual Convention this year: Vendor Presentation Sessions, in which business professionals will offer insights into their areas of expertise. MORE>
EVIP Training August 16
League Staffer Chosen to be Part of Snyder Advisory Committee on Liquor Control Rules
Michigan Association of Mayors
Summer Workshop Registration Now Available!
MDOT Announces 2013 Federal Program Application Deadlines
Federal Update
Congress on Recess. Time to Tell Your Story! – Congress has finally begun its summer recess, and with it comes the opportunity for local officials to meet with their congressional representatives. The League urges you to schedule a meeting and use that time to stress the value of how federal dollars have worked to improve the quality of life for residents in your community...in their district! Read more at the League’s Inside 208 blog. Contact Arnold Weinfeld, aweinfeld@mml.org. MORE>
Deal Ends FAA Partial Shutdown
Senator Boxer Introduces "MAP-21" Transportation Funding Proposal
Federal Grant Opportunities
Elimination of COPS Program Funding
Transportation Funding Cut 34% Under Proposed House Bill
Homeland Security Budget Slashed
Support CDBG!
Rural
Development Solid Waste Grants Available
21st Century Communities
 US EDA Seeks Input on Strong Cities, Strong Communities Grant Program – Earlier this summer HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan visited Detroit to announce the Strong Cities, Strong Communities program, a multi-departmental White House effort to invest in urban economic development strategies. Read more at the League’s 21c3 blog. Contact Luke Forrest, lforrest@mml.org. MORE>
Complete Streets FAQ Posted
Economic Gardening Workshops
Bicycle Infrastructure and Collaboration Grants Available
Walkability Rankings Published
Transportation, Livability and Public Perceptions
"Third Places" Are For Rural Communities Too!
Sirolli Entrepreneur Training Available
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