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March 14, 2012

Regional Transit Authority Advances, League-Opposed Zoning Pre-Emption Bill Defeated

The Senate Transportation Committee took up SB 909, 911, 912 and 967. These bills create the Southeast Michigan Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would oversee a rapid bus transit system in the southeast Michigan area. While the Michigan Municipal League…

March 13, 2012

League’s Dan Gilmartin Met with President Obama to Support Michigan Cities

President Obama meets with NLC membrs during a reception in October. He met again with NLC officials Monday, March 12, 2012, including staff and members of the Michigan Municipal League. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza).WASHINGTON, D.C. - Michigan…

March 8, 2012

Annexation Bill to Lock Borders of Cities and Charter Townships over 20,000 Receives Hearing

Brighton City Manager Dana Foster and the League's Andy Schor testify against an annexation bill March 8, 2012, in Lansing.LANSING, Michigan - The House Local Government Committee today (March 8, 2012) took up HB 4007 for testimony. This bill would…

March 1, 2012

Annexation Change Bill to be Heard in House Committee Thursday

The House Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs Committee will take up (for testimony only) HB 4007. This bill will exempt charter townships with a population of more than 20,000 from annexation. The bill can be viewed here.This bill will effectively…

March 1, 2012

Eminent Domain restrictions pass House – may be tied to transportation authorization

Eminent domain...the words illicit strong opinions from all sides. Michigan officials will recall the ballot proposal adopted several years ago amending our state's constitution to severly restrict those instances in which eminant domain can be used. Now the Congress appears…

February 20, 2012

Michigan Municipal League Sets Training to Qualify for Next One-Third of EVIP Funding

The deadline to qualify for the next one-third of Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP) funding is May 1, and the League is here to help. The Michigan Municipal League is having a free webinar 10-11 a.m. March 8 to help…

February 20, 2012

Michigan Historical Foreclosure Data Website Goes Live

The Michigan Foreclosure Task Force has launched the Michigan Historical Foreclosure Data website. This is an important new resource for foreclosure information.The website and report can be found at www.cridata.org/michiganforeclosuretaskforce.You can find and download maps, charts and trend lines at…

February 13, 2012

Michigan Municipal League Hosts Webinar on Governor Snyder Budget Proposal

Today (Feb. 13, 2012), the Michigan Municipal League hosted a webinar on the Governor's proposed budget. Eric Lupher, with Citizens Research Council, gave a broad budget overview, touching on the highllights of what is being funded this year. Then League…

February 10, 2012

Mortgage Settlement Money for Michigan – Q&A

The Obama administration announced a settlement with the nations’ largest banks - Bank of America, Chase, Citigroup, GMAC/Ally, and Wells Fargo. This settlement culminates a year of effort on the part of the 50-state Attorney’s General lawsuit against mortgage loan…

February 8, 2012

League to Participate in Conference Call About Transportation Reform Package

The 30-bill transportation reform package recently introduced in the Michigan Legislature is generating a great deal of interest and debate. The Michigan Municipal League's Jason Mancini ([email protected]) will share his insights into these bills during a conference call being hosted…

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