"Defend Michigan Democracy" Press Conference Aug. 22 in Lansing
 The Michigan Municipal League is participating in a press conference Wednesday, Aug. 22, in opposition to the “Supermajority Ballot Proposal” and we’re hoping to have as many League members and supporters attend as possible. The event by the Defend Michigan Democracy Coalition is 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Lansing Fire Station #1, 120 E. Shiawassee Street at the corner of Grand and Shiawassee. MORE>
State
Affairs Update
 Blight Bills Pass Senate - Last week, the Michigan Senate passed the package of blight bills (SB 1096-1100) that would give communities additional tools to address blight. The bills now go to the House for consideration. An amendment was added on the Senate floor to SB 1096 that we are still assessing. MORE>
Committee Votes Out Brownfield Bill Sub
Unemployment Act Changes that Impact League Unemployment Pool
Replace Don't Erase Coalition Launches Campaign on Personal Property Tax Issue
Please Join the Michigan Municipal League and Defend Michigan Democracy
Registration Open for 2012 Convention, Mackinac Island Oct 3-5
Interacting with the State - Michigan Shared Services Community
Federal Update
 MAP-21 Resources Available - For those interested in information, reports, and analysis of the new transportation authorization act known as "MAP-21" (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century), you are encouraged to visit Transportation Issues Daily, "MAP-21 Learning Center". The site contains links to congressional summaries and reports as well as webpages and news reports from any number of different stakeholder groups. MORE>
http://www.transportationissuesdaily.com/map-21-learning-center/
Congress to Begin Summer Break
"Fiscal Cliff" On the Horizon
21st Century Communities
 Innovate Michigan! Summit to be held September 6 - The University Center for Regional Economic Innovation at MSU will be holding a full-day event featuring presentations on innovative economic development tools, models, policies, practices, student technical assistance projects and Michigan inventions. The Summit will be held on September 6th at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. MORE>
Michigan Vacant Property Campaign Launched
Bessemer Video Project to Promote Regional Placemaking Initiative
Is Your General Fund Going Down the Drain?
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Great Lakes Fishery Trust Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted
National Park Service Offers Free Technical Assistance
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