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September 24, 2012

US Department of Transportation Seeking local Feedback on National Environmental Policy Act

From Secretary LaHood: I am writing to ask you to participate in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s on-line survey on categorical exclusions. Your responses—and those of other key stakeholders—will give us valuable information as we consider whether to develop any…

September 21, 2012

CRC Webinar and Analysis of 25×25 Renewable Energy Ballot Question

At the November 6, 2012 general election a number of ballot initiatives will be presented to Michigan voters. The Citizens Research Council (CRC) has issued a comprehensive review of Proposal 3, asking voters to amend the Michigan Constitution to require…

September 21, 2012

New PA 152 Hard Cap Amounts Released by Treasury

The Michigan Department of Treasury released the new PA 152 (Public Employer Contributions to Medical Benefit Plans) hard cap amounts on September 18th, 2012. These caps will apply to medical benefit plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2013. This…

September 20, 2012

Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Honors Several State Lawyers

LANSING, Michigan - Several municipal attorneys were honored during the 2012 Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys (MAMA) municipal law program in Lansing Oct. 20, 2012.The recipients of the numerous awards were:- William L. Steude Ethics and Civility in Local Government…

September 20, 2012

Bills Dealing with Internet Security Systems Pass Committee

Today, the Senate Economic Development Committee passed SBs 1291 and 1292. These bills would provide for regulation of a new product on the market that allows any web access device to be used to remotely control security and other devices…

September 20, 2012

Legislation to “Modernize” Blue Cross Blue Shield gets Senate Hearing

SBs 1293 & 1294 received their first committee hearing this morning in the Senate Insurance committee. These bills come from the Governor's Special Message on Health and Wellness in September 2011. This legislation would transition Blue Cross into a nonprofit…

September 20, 2012

PA 54 exemption to receive hearing

The House Local Government committee has announced a hearing on a new bill introduced last month would amend PA 54 of 2012, the law prohibiting retroactive wage increases, to exempt police officers and firefighters. The hearing is scheduled for next…

September 20, 2012

Sewer funding bills pass through House Committee

On Wednesday September 20, a four bill package (HBs 5673-5676) was reported from the House Natural Resources, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee. All four bills passed unanimously by a vote of 9-0. These bills will provide more flexibility and expanded options…

September 20, 2012

House Transportation Committee to hold hearing on Regional Transit Authority

On Thursday September 27 at 9am the House Transportation Committee is expected to hold a hearing on the proposed Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for Southeast Michigan. The hearing is expected to be testimony only. The League will be there to…

September 20, 2012

New Round of Federal EPA Grant Funding for Brownfields Available

Information regarding a new round of EPA grant funding for a technical assistance program for brownfield impacted communities has recently been announced. The deadline for proposals is Nov. 14, 2012. This is a very small grant program, and will take a…

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US Department of Transportation Seeking local Feedback on National Environmental Policy Act

CRC Webinar and Analysis of 25×25 Renewable Energy Ballot Question

New PA 152 Hard Cap Amounts Released by Treasury

Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Honors Several State Lawyers

Bills Dealing with Internet Security Systems Pass Committee

Legislation to “Modernize” Blue Cross Blue Shield gets Senate Hearing

PA 54 exemption to receive hearing

Sewer funding bills pass through House Committee

House Transportation Committee to hold hearing on Regional Transit Authority

New Round of Federal EPA Grant Funding for Brownfields Available

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