Placemaking Archives

January 27, 2023

Budget Supplement Includes Significant Resources to Help Local Communities

Legislators didn’t waste any time getting to work after the Governor’s state of the State Address and passed a $1.1 billion budget supplemental that included significant resources that will help communities across Michigan. Senate Bill 7 passed the Senate 24-14,…

August 29, 2022

Applications for Community Forestry Grants Open through Sept. 24

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for Community Forestry grants. Eligible organizations including local and tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits can apply for grants of $1,000-$25,000 with a 1-1 match for projects that increase urban…

February 7, 2019

Dan Gilmartin and Melanie Piana Wrap Up Busy, Productive Week in D.C.

From Left League CEO & Executive Director Dan Gilmartin, Irma Esparza Diggs, League President Melanie Piana, Congressman Dan Kildee and NLC CEO Clarence Anthony. (View more photos here) They're fighting for Michigan communities. They're fighting for all the nation's communities.…

November 19, 2018

Watch Our First Monday Morning Live Chat on Facebook

(Click here to watch the Facebook Live video) We covered a lot of ground in the Michigan Municipal League's first ever - Monday Morning Live broadcast on Facebook Live. And while the live broadcast that took place 10:30 a.m. this…

June 1, 2017

Michigan Municipal League, Chris Hackbarth Named Among Top Lobbyists in State

The Michigan Municipal League and our own Chris Hackbarth, state and federal affairs director, were both recognized this week for being among the top lobbyists in the state. The recognition of the League and Chris making a real impact in Lansing…

December 6, 2016

Governor Snyder Signs Recreational Authorities Bill with Support from Big Rapids and League

The League's Chris Hackbarth and League Member and Big Rapids Mayor Mark Warba (green tie) joined Governor Rick Snyder in signing HB 4578. Today, the Michigan Municipal League's Chris Hackbarth and League Member and Big Rapids Mayor Mark Warba joined…

September 27, 2016

Michigan League for Public Policy hosting forum on race and equity

Next month the Michigan League for Public Policy will host their annual forum, focused this year on Race, Poverty, and Policy: Creating an Equitable Michigan. Rinku Sen, the nationally acclaimed executive director of Race Forward: the Center for Racial Justice…

March 21, 2016

Michigan Investment in Municipalities Worst in Nation – By Far, Census Data Shows

The League's Anthony Minghine discusses revenue sharing during the news conference Monday afternoon. How bad is the municipal finance situation in Michigan? It's the worse in the nation over the last decade, according to new data unveiled at a Michigan Municipal…

November 13, 2015

Senate Committee Reports Bill To Expand Recreation Authorities

Michigan Municipal League members, including Big Rapids Mayor Mark Warba (right), testified in Lansing recently on an issue facing park and recreation authorities. Working in conjunction with officials from the City of Big Rapids, the League was successful in getting…

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