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September 27, 2012

House holds hearing on PA 54 exemption

This morning the House Local Government committee held 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. HB 5780 seeks to undo…
September 25, 2012

FOIA Bills get House Committee Hearing

Today in committee, the Michigan Municipal League and its members opposed HBs 5879 and 5895. These two bills dealing with FOIA were up in the Michigan House Oversight, Reform and Ethics committee for testimony only. Abigail Elias, Chief Assistant Attorney…
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

Blight elimination funds available

Earlier this year, Michigan received $97.2 million as part of a nationwide lawsuit regarding mortgage foreclosure practices.  This spring, after negotations between the Legislature and Michigan Attorney General Schuette, legislation was enacted (Public Act 296 of 2012) allocating use of…
September 17, 2012

Sewer Back Up Legislation taken up in Senate Committee

On Wednesday September 12, the Senate Local Government and Elections committee took testimony on SB 1220. This bill would amend the governmental immunity law to revise procedures for the resolution of claims regarding sewage disposal system overflows or backups. In…
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