Michigan Public Service Commission to Investigate Smart Meters
 Last week the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued a press release announcing it would be launching an investigation into the installation of smart meters by Michigan's regulated utilities. Several Michigan communities have passed resolutions urging the MPSC to look into the deployment of smart meters. MORE>
State
Affairs Update
 Michigan Governor Snyder Creates Information, Communications and Technology Innovation Fund for State and Locals - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder created the Information, Communications and Technology Innovation Fund when he issued Executive Directive 2012-1 this week. The fund will allocate $2.5 million to assist state and local governments with technology projects that otherwise would go unfunded. The directive establishes management responsibilities as well as an investment board within the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB). The money will be allocated like a venture capital fund, where the funds would be repaid. MORE>
Let’s Meet in Jackson! Michigan Municipal League Hosts ‘Regional Meet-Up’ Event Jan. 20
Transportation Asset Management Council Conference on April 25
Capital Conference Registration Now Open
Interacting with the State - Michigan Shared Services Community
Federal Update
 Federal Budget Expected to Be Lean - As President Obama readies release of his 2013 fiscal year budget, word around the White House is that it will be very lean. Meetings with various interest groups allied with the President have led to reports that, given spending cap agreements, there will be many unhappy people when the budget is released next month. MORE>
Street Sign Retro-Reflectivity Update
U.S. Congress Likely to Address Transportation Issues in Early 2012
Congress Finishes 2012 Budget With Cuts to Local Programs
Deficit Reduction - Members Urged to Pass Resolution
21st Century Communities
 Immigrants Add Economic Value to Michigan - A new report by the Immigration Policy Center shows Michigan's immigrant population growing, excelling educationally and contributing to the state's economy. Using the latest census data, the report shows that in 2010, immigrants made up 6 percent of the state's population or 587,747 persons. This compares to 1990 when the figure was 3.8%. MORE>
Retrofitting the Suburbs
Discovering Civic Software Through New App Marketplace
“That Michigan Radio Show” Discusses Economics of Place Book with League CEO Dan Gilmartin
“Our Town” Arts Grants Available
Economics
of Place
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