Michigan Voting Rights Act Bill Package Receives Hearing
The Senate Elections and Ethics Committee heard presentations by supporters of the Michigan Voting Rights Act bill package (SBs 401-404) yesterday afternoon. SB 401 would prohibit a local government from imposing any law, practice, policy, [...]
Trial Court Funding Extension
On Tuesday, Governor Whitmer signed legislation that would extend the sunset for the current funding system for Michigan trial courts. HB 5392 from Rep. Lightner, now PA 38 of 2024 extends the sunset until December [...]
Next Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s Statewide Municipal Summit Date Announced
In response to the positive feedback from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) 's statewide municipality summits and in keeping with its commitment to transparent communication with stakeholders, the CRA has announced the date and time [...]
Legislation Encouraging State Participation in the CMS’ GEMT Program Introduced in the House
Legislation to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to participate in The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) program is anticipated to be introduced tomorrow by [...]
Upcoming Webinar – Updates and Resources for Local Governments
In partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Association of Counties and the Michigan County Road Association, the Michigan Department of Treasury is pleased to announce the 21st joint webinar, "Updates and [...]
Revenue Sharing Takes Center Stage in Senate and House Budgets
This week the Senate and House revealed their respective General Government budgets. Both budgets included significant increases in revenue sharing and referenced major policy changes we have been pushing for. Specifically on the policy front, [...]
Trial Court Funding Sunset Extension Heads to Senate Days Before Expiration
This week, the Michigan Senate is anticipated to take action on HB 5392 from Rep. Lighter, which would extend the current sunset on the authority for courts to impose costs upon criminal defendants to fund [...]
Michigan Department of Transportation to Administer “MI Travel Counts” Survey
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will once again administer a travel survey program called MI Travel Counts. This survey will be conducted in two waves (April-June 2024 and April-June 2025). MDOT has contracted with [...]
Department of Treasury Releases Updated Uniform Budget Manual
The Michigan Department of Treasury's Local Audit and Finance Division is issuing an updated Uniform Budget Manual that was revised in April 2024. The Uniform Budget Manual assists local units of government in applying legal [...]
League Supported Short-Term Rental Legislation has First Committee Hearing!
Yesterday, testimony was taken on House Bill 5438, the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act, in the House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee. The League testified in support of the legislation and turned in approximately 150 [...]
House Bill 5438: STR Regulation Act – Committee Hearing Next Week!
Today the House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee posted a hearing for Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 12:00 noon. The committee agenda includes House Bill 5438, the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act. HB 5438 provides [...]
Governor Signs Long Desired Change to Speed Limit Law
The League has consistently advocated for greater flexibility and clarity on how speed limits can be set at the local level to ensure all users of the roadway and the context of our local streets [...]
MI Neighborhood Program Launched
MSHDA Supports Statewide Housing Plan Goals with $60 Million 'MI Neighborhood' Application The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has opened the MI Neighborhood application, which consolidates nine targeted programs and funding to address the [...]
The Renewables Ready Communities Award is open for applications!
With support from the legislature and Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget, Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is establishing a new funding opportunity to award Michigan communities for hosting renewable [...]