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October 30, 2013

National Brownfield Association Nov 13 Event Registration Now Open

On November 13, 2013, the Michigan Chapter of the National Brownfield Association is presenting a program on the newest developments on brownfield issues in Michigan. The program will be held at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI…

October 29, 2013

Legislation Allowing Angled Parking on State Trunklines Passes Committee

Currently state statute prohibits angled parking on state trunklines in Michigan. As more and more communities look to reinvent their downtown's there is a great need for flexibility to help create vibrant and livable spaces. Many of our cities and…

October 29, 2013

House Local Government Committee Takes Testimony on Sewer Tap-In Fee Legislation

HB 4494 sponsored by Representative Joe Graves was taken up for testimony in House Local Government Committee. This bill would limit a municipalities ability to retroactively charge a sewer tap-in fee to two years from the time a building permit…

October 29, 2013

Package of Bills Dealing with “Squatters” Taken Up In House Committee

A package of bills to assist in dealing with “squatting,” a growing problem throughout the state, was taken up in the House Criminal Justice committee for testimony only. HB 5069, 5070 and 5071 would collectively make it a felony for a…

October 29, 2013

Bill Allowing Communities to Combine Election Activities Passes House Committee

A bill to allow local communities to enter into written agreements with other local governmental units for election activities passed the House Ethics and Election Committee. HB 4878 would allow a city or township clerk to enter into a written…

October 23, 2013

Crowdfunding Legislation Moves Out of House Commerce Committee

Today the House Commerce Committee passed HB 4996, the crowdfunding legislation on a 17-1 vote. This legislation now moves to the house floor. HB 4996, a creative approach to economic development, will allow the sales of securities to an unlimited number…

October 18, 2013

Michigan Municipal League Prosperity Agenda Radio Show Focuses on Partnership for Place Initiative

Larry Nielsen, Chad Livengood, Samantha Harkins, Steve Baker and Dan Gilmartin talk about the Partnership for Place on News/Talk 760 WJR.The Michigan Municipal League has been saying for quite some time now that the state’s system for funding municipalities is…

October 18, 2013

Michigan Local Government Benchmarking Consortium to Host Conference

Michigan Local Government Benchmarking Consortium's Benchmarking for Success Conference will take place on Tuesday, December 3 at the Lansing Center from 9;30 am to 4:00 pm. This one-day conference opens with a conversation on Local Fiscal Crisis, Bankruptcy, and Emergency…

October 18, 2013

Vulnerable Roadway User Legislation Pedals Forward

House Criminal Justice Committee this week voted out HB 5080. This bill would increase the penalties for a driver who committed a moving violation that injured a killed a vulnerable roadway user on a roadway who was in compliance with…

October 18, 2013

SAW Grant Application Now Available

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has released the finalized application for SAW Grants. A link to the application can be found here. We encourage each community to carefully consider applying for the grants and to keep a few things…

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National Brownfield Association Nov 13 Event Registration Now Open

Legislation Allowing Angled Parking on State Trunklines Passes Committee

House Local Government Committee Takes Testimony on Sewer Tap-In Fee Legislation

Package of Bills Dealing with “Squatters” Taken Up In House Committee

Bill Allowing Communities to Combine Election Activities Passes House Committee

Crowdfunding Legislation Moves Out of House Commerce Committee

Michigan Municipal League Prosperity Agenda Radio Show Focuses on Partnership for Place Initiative

Michigan Local Government Benchmarking Consortium to Host Conference

Vulnerable Roadway User Legislation Pedals Forward

SAW Grant Application Now Available

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