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October 10, 2018

Dan Gilmartin to Speak at Engaging Local Government Leaders’ PopUp Event in Wisconsin

Michigan Municipal League CEO and Executive Director Dan Gilmartin will speak at the Engaging Local Government Leaders’ (ELGL) Milwaukee Pop Up Conference in Wisconsin on Friday, Oct. 12. This is one of three national public speaking opportunities that Gilmartin will…

June 21, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court hands down major victory for local government

The Michigan Municipal League is excited about today’s historic U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the ability of states to collect sales tax on internet purchases. For too long, internet based companies have reaped the economic benefits of doing business in…

February 8, 2018

Governor’s Infrastructure & Environment Week Recap

Last week Governor Snyder followed up his January State of the State address with daily, detailed announcements on each of the proposals from his speech. Each day featured one of the Governor's priority areas of infrastructure and the environment. See the attached documents…

January 31, 2018

Governor Continues Week of Policy Announcements

Following Governor Snyder's eighth and final State of the State speech last week, his team has immediately moved into announcement mode, capitalizing on the initiatives he announced during his January 23rd speech to the Legislature. A new announcement is planned…

December 22, 2017

Year-End Legislative Wrap-Up

While last week's House and Senate adjournment merely marks the mid-point of this two-year legislative session, that did not mean that the Legislature coasted into their holiday break. Highlighted by the intense activity surrounding OPEB reform, both legislative chambers pursued…

July 20, 2017

Legislature Moves Into Summer Recess

The Legislature took a break from their summer break last week to return to session for one day (July 12th) to finalize action on a few bills. Highlighting this one-day session was the Good Jobs for Michigan economic development bill package…

February 10, 2017

Legislative Committee Orientation Event at Capitol Teaches Ins and Outs of State Politics

League staff John LaMacchia and Chris Hackbarth at the Legislative Committee Kick-Off Orientation Thursday. (View more photos here) About 60 local municipal officials from throughout the state were at the state Capitol Thursday in Lansing for the Michigan Municipal League’s…

December 6, 2016

Governor Snyder Signs Recreational Authorities Bill with Support from Big Rapids and League

The League's Chris Hackbarth and League Member and Big Rapids Mayor Mark Warba (green tie) joined Governor Rick Snyder in signing HB 4578. Today, the Michigan Municipal League's Chris Hackbarth and League Member and Big Rapids Mayor Mark Warba joined…

August 29, 2016

Outstanding ‘Boxed In’ Documentary Film Explains Dark Stores Tax Loophole Issue in Michigan

There is a fantastic new documentary film that does an outstanding job explaining the complex, yet devastating “Dark Stores” tax loophole issue facing Michigan communities. This is a hot topic the Michigan Municipal League has been fighting for more than…

July 6, 2016

Got Blight? Money Available for Local Governments for Targeted Demolition

Got blight? Our friends at MSHDA asked that we share this with our member communities: MSHDA 2016 Hardest Hit Blight Elimination NOFA The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Non Profit Housing Corporation (MHA) working in conjunction with the Michigan State Housing Development…

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