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The Department of Treasury has compiled 2022 millage rates and uses them to audit homestead property tax credits, so it’s important the rates match the rates that were actually on the July and December 2022 tax bills. To ensure accuracy, the department has requested that treasurers review their 2022 total [...]

As budget season begins for many communities across Michigan, we want to bring your attention to a recent Treasury bulletin from the Michigan State Tax Commission. The bulletin in is regards to the Inflation Rate Multiplier for use in the 2023 capped value formula and the “Headlee” Millage Reduction Fraction [...]

Cities, villages, and townships experiencing financial struggles can now apply for a grant to help fund special projects and free up tax dollars for important services, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury). Applications are now being accepted for the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages, and Townships (FDCVT) grant program. [...]

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), formerly known as the Marijuana Regulatory Agency, is committed to continuously improving its processes and procedures while engaging in transparent communication with cannabis industry stakeholders, including local units of government. In response to stakeholder feedback, the CRA announced today its first statewide municipal summit, during [...]

Shared with permission of Miller Canfield who authored the write-up. This message is for general information only and should not be used as a basis for specific action without obtaining further legal advice. Can a Michigan municipality require contractors to pay union-level wages when they are awarded government contracts? On [...]

Extreme weather has already been affecting parts of the nation and is quickly moving into Michigan. Rain, heavy snowfall, bitter cold and high winds are in the current forecast for Michigan beginning today, Thursday, Dec. 22. This winter weather event may cause power outages throughout state. The state’s two largest [...]

There are several upcoming trainings and an update to our Live with the League schedule for 2023 that we want our members to know about. Starting in January 2023, our regular Live with the League conversation with the Michigan Municipal League’s Lansing legislative team will take place at noon on [...]

As the state Legislature wraps up the current legislative session and a new class of lawmakers get ready to take office, the Michigan Municipal League is here for you to break it all down. Our next Live with the League discussion at noon Monday, Dec. 12, we will cover legislative [...]

The legislative session that came to an end early in the morning on December 8th capped a very successful stretch for municipalities over the past two years. In recent months we have secured billion of dollars in funding for water and sewer projects, parks and recreation, housing, economic development, revenue [...]

The Michigan Municipal League wanted to let our members know about an exciting grant opportunity that could enhance the existing recreation areas in your communities by adding a fitness court. More than two dozen Michigan communities have already added these fitness courts to areas in their communities and your community [...]