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March 4, 2013

Blight Package Reintroduced in Senate; Includes Financial Institution Exemption

A package of bills to help local communities address blighted property was re-introduced from last session. The bills are SBs 35-39. Here is a summary of the bills: Senate Bill 35 would allow cities that use administrative hearings bureau to adjudicate…

March 4, 2013

Federal Sequestration Deadline Passes with No Deal – Cuts on the Way

Mrach 1st arrived with no deal on "sequestration," the federal deadline for the $85 Billion in spending cuts to go into effect. These cuts will now be set in motion over the next several months and will impact many programs…

February 26, 2013

Sequestration Cuts Enacted if Congress Fails to Act by Friday, White House Releases Impact on Michigan

About $85 Billion in Federal Spending Reductions are set to go into effect for the remainder of fiscal year 2013 if Congress fails to negotiate a compromise by this Friday, March 1st.At this point, hope is diminishing that both sides…

February 25, 2013

Members Have Letters Published, League Releases Just Fix the Roads Video

A new JustFixtheRoads.com video was released by the League today. Check it out. Several Michigan Municipal League members have had letters published by their local media regarding the Just Fix the Roads effort. We appreciate everyone's help on this important…

February 19, 2013

House General Government Committee takes Testimony on EVIP, Call Your Lawmakers

The League's Samantha Harkins.LANSING, Michigan - This morning (Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013) the House Appropriations Subcommittee for General Government held testimony on the Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP). The League testified with concerns about the Governor's failure to recommend an…

February 15, 2013

Federal Sequestration Deadline Nears With No Negotiation in Sight

On New Years Day Congress delayed the fiscal cliff, in part, because of a delay in sequestration. Sequestration is the term for automatic spending cuts of billions of dollars that would go into effect primarily in defense spending, but across…

February 12, 2013

MML Releases Sample Resolution Supporting Increased Transportation Funding

The Michigan Municipal League has released a sample resolution regarding road funding. This resolution has been written with the concerns of cities and villages in mind. Please consider using this resolution as a model to adopt and show your support…

February 11, 2013

MI Public Service Commission issues state of competition of video services report

The MPSC issued its sixth annual status of competition for video services in Michigan as required by the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act (Public Act 480 of 2006). The MPSC made three recommendations to the legislature: changing the due…

February 11, 2013

PPT calculation spreadsheet available

The Department of Treasury has put together a spreadsheet to help calculate a the impact of the new personal property tax reform on our communities. You can find the sheet here: PPT Plan Local Unit Worksheet 12 17 12.xls (40.50…

February 11, 2013

Governor Snyder Releases Details on Transportation Funding

(Check out a Michigan Municipal League sample resolution that communities can send to lawmakers regarding road funding.) Last week Governor Snyder presented his 2014 budget recommendations. Within his budget he is calling for an increase of $1.2 billion annually in new…

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Blight Package Reintroduced in Senate; Includes Financial Institution Exemption

Federal Sequestration Deadline Passes with No Deal – Cuts on the Way

Sequestration Cuts Enacted if Congress Fails to Act by Friday, White House Releases Impact on Michigan

Members Have Letters Published, League Releases Just Fix the Roads Video

House General Government Committee takes Testimony on EVIP, Call Your Lawmakers

Federal Sequestration Deadline Nears With No Negotiation in Sight

MML Releases Sample Resolution Supporting Increased Transportation Funding

MI Public Service Commission issues state of competition of video services report

PPT calculation spreadsheet available

Governor Snyder Releases Details on Transportation Funding

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