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August 27, 2012

Tell Your Story: The FCC wants to Hear About PEG in Your Community

The FCC has released a Notice of Inquiry that “solicits data, information, and comment on the state of competition in the delivery of video programming for the Commission’s Fifteenth Report.” The goal of the inquiry is “to enhance [the Commission’s]…

August 23, 2012

Michigan Municipal League Supports Legal Challenge to Radical Ballot Proposal

More than a dozen Michigan Municipal League members, supporters and staff attended a press conference Wednesday to announce a legal challenge to a radical and controversial constitutional amendment ballot proposal. (Watch a video of the event, read the press release and sign…

August 10, 2012

Workgroup to examine fireworks law

Yesterday Representatives Hugh Crawford (Novi) and Harold Haugh (Roseville) announced that they will be heading up a new four-person House workgroup to look at the state's fireworks law. The workgroup is expected to look at a few issues including reducing…

August 10, 2012

Please Join the Michigan Municipal League and Defend Michigan Democracy

A message from the League's Arnold Weinfeld:The Michigan Municipal League is participating in a new coalition, Defend Michigan Democracy, and is encouraging our members to get involved as well. We are simply asking you to go to www.defendingmidemocracy.com and join the…

August 9, 2012

Replace Don’t Erase Coalition Launches Campaign on Personal Property Tax Issue

Postcard that went to Michigan House candidates. Download it.The Replace Don’t Erase coalition, which includes the Michigan Municipal League and other organizations, has launched a campaign to give all candidates for the state House and Senate the facts about legislation that would…

August 6, 2012

Emergency Manager Law repeal ordered to be on November ballot

There will be at least one measure on the November ballot, with six more waiting in the wings. The Michigan Supreme Court, on a split 4-3 decision, has ordered the State Board of Canvassers to place on the ballot the…

August 2, 2012

Amendment to PA 54 would undo last year’s reforms

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 one of last year's important reforms by exempting those employees who…

July 24, 2012

Training for first responders involving alternative fuel vehicles

The Michigan Green Fleets Program is hosting a training for first responders next week on responding to incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles. There are a few spots left, but those interested need to register before the end of this week.…

July 19, 2012

Detroit Wins Major Cable Lawsuit, League’s Legal Defense Fund Involved

DETROIT, Michigan - A recent federal court decision regarding cable television regulation is a major victory for Detroit and possibly for many other Michigan communities down the road.U.S. District Judge David M. Lawson ruled on July 10 that the…

July 18, 2012

Municipal Loan package passes Senate

This afternoon the Senate passed House Bills 5566-5570, a package that amends the Emergency Municipal Loan Act to include school districts and amend the criteria for qualifying. The current statute does not allow school districts to qualify for emergency loans.…

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