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January 25, 2013

The Michigan Road Preservation Association to Host its Annual Industry Workshop

On March 14, 2013, the Michigan Road Preservation Association will be hosting its annual industry workshop in Mt. Pleasant. Program highlights include new & updated presentations with video clips on selection, design & construction of pavement seal treatments. They will…

January 23, 2013

National Brownfield Association Program on Brownfield Issues Being Held Feb. 21, Register today!

On February 21, 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 offices of the Michigan Manufacturers Association in downtown…

January 22, 2013

Congress to Tackle Debt and Budget Connections This Week

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider legislation to extend the debt limit for three months this week, but has plans to condition a long term increase on the Senate passing a budget by the April 15th statutory…

January 22, 2013

National League of Cities Announces Support of Gun Law Changes

The National Legaue of Cities has recently announced their support of national gun law changes, such as regiastration requirements and bans on assault weapons. Attached is a letter that was sent to Vice President Biden which outlines the position of…

January 17, 2013

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY – increase transportation funding!

Join the cause at justfixtheroads.com.In his State of the State speech last night Governor Snyder indicated that increased funding for transportation is priority. This has been a long standing priority for the Michigan Municipal League as we have participated in…

January 17, 2013

Governor Snyder Gives Third State of the State Speech, Focuses on Transportation

LANSING, Michigan - Governor Snyder held his third State of the State speech last night. In it, he discussed the areas in which he would like to focus on during the next two years.Transportation dollars to fix Michigan roads was…

January 16, 2013

It’s Time to Replace the Plywood with Pavement, says League President on State of State Speech

Plywood under a bridge going over a Michigan expressway. Image from Justfixtheroads.com. This statement is from Linden Mayor David Lossing, president of the Michigan Municipal League Board of Trustees. Lossing is commenting on tonight's State of the State address by…

January 16, 2013

Michigan Municipal League Training Weeks Kick Off with FOIA, OMA Session

William Mathewson talks to League members about the Open Meetings Act at an education session Wednesday in Ann Arbor. View more photos here. ANN ARBOR, Michigan - The first of a series of new training weeks kicked off today with…

January 15, 2013

Step Forward Michigan Now Accepting Homeowner Applications for Loan Rescue Program

Effective today, Step Forward Michigan will begin taking applications online to assist homeowners located in a participating county with past due property taxes using the Loan Rescue Program. If determined eligible, a onetime payment will be sent directly to the…

January 11, 2013

Next EVIP deadline on February 1, 2013

Just a reminder that the next EVIP deadline for consolidation of services is February 1, 2013. To qualify for this category of EVIP local units must prepare consolidation plans. Please see the League's EVIP page for specific information. Please be…

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