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March 24, 2023

Updates from Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

Below is an update from the Bureau of Construction Codes within LARA regarding boilers and elevators, and manufactured housing communities. They are seeking local government's assistance in sharing this information when applicable. Please use the links and contact info provided…

March 21, 2023

Deadline for STORM Act Community Proposals Extended to March 31st

The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is seeking community proposals to implement hazard mitigation projects funded through low-interest loans under the new "Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program." The deadline for communities to complete the project…

March 20, 2023

Eligible Municipalities Encouraged to Participate in Opioid Settlements – April 18th Deadline

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urges eligible municipalities to voluntarily participate in four opioid settlements that would bring over $446 million to Michigan over 13 years. The participation cutoff date for local governments to receive direct payments is April…

March 20, 2023

Revenue Sharing Trust Fund Introduced in the House and Senate

A package of bills to create a Revenue Sharing Trust Fund to support Michigan’s cities, villages, townships and counties have been introduced in the Legislature. Senate Bills 182 and 183 sponsored by Senator Michael Webber (R-Rochester Hills) and Senator Jeremy…

March 9, 2023

MSHDA Missing Middle Funding – Round 2 Opening March 20th

The Michigan State Housing Authority (MSHDA) will officially be opening Round 2 of funding for its Missing Middle Housing Program on Monday, March 20, 2023. The Missing Middle Housing Program is a housing production program designed to address the general lack…

March 8, 2023

March 16th Webinar – National Coastal Resilience Fund Opportunities for Michigan Municipalities

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) annual National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) grant program provides opportunities for Michigan communities and organizations to invest in sustainable, nature-based resilience solutions. Over the next four years, the NCRF anticipates making over $140…

March 8, 2023

Regional Housing Partnership Kick-Off Meetings – Statewide Housing Plan

Join the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), in partnership with MSU Extension and CEDAM, to learn about the role your region can play in the implementation of our first Statewide Housing Plan. Participate in a facilitated work session to…

March 8, 2023

National League of Cities Rail Safety Sign-On Letter

The tragic events in East Palestine, OH, have resulted in a bipartisan push to pass needed rail safety legislation in the United States Senate. This is an issue close to home for many communities in Michigan that have rail assets.…

March 1, 2023

Treasury Launches the Protecting MI Pension Grant Program

The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) has launched of the Protecting MI Pension Grant Program for local units of government. The Protecting MI Pension Grant Program was created to help Michigan’s underfunded municipal pension systems. Under the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget,…

February 28, 2023

Adult-Use Marijuana Payments

The Michigan Department of Treasury is making annual distributions to municipalities and counties that have adult-use marijuana facilities in their jurisdiction that were licensed as of September 30, 2022. The payments consist of taxes and fees collected in the state…

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