Public Policy Archives - Page 9 of 10

July 29, 2012

MAP-21 Webinar and resources

On August 2nd, one of the League's partners on national transportation issues, Transportation for America, will be hosting a webinar to discuss the newly enacted federal transportation act, "MAP-21" (Moving ahead for Progress in the 21st Century). The webinar will…

July 29, 2012

Congress to begin summer break

As Congress begins their annual August break, the opportunity presents itself for local officials to speak with their federal representatives about a number of different issues. This includes not only local matters, but others that have the potential to impact…

July 25, 2012

Defend Michigan Democracy coalition formed

The Michigan Municipal League, along with a number of other statewide organizations, has formed a coalition to defend the constitutional principle of majority rule that would be eliminated by a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow just one-third of the members…

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 16, 2012

Pure Michigan: Participate in statewide Travel Michigan, MEDC planning meetings

SAULT STE. MARIE, Michigan - Last week Travel Michigan/MEDC held a strategic planning work session in Sault Ste. Marie--one of many being held across the state this summer.Fueled by the success of the Pure Michigan campaign, the updated strategic plan…

July 16, 2012

November ballot could be crowded

If you were out enjoying the weather over the last couple of months, chances are you were met by someone carrying any number of clipboards tryng to get you to sign a petition to place a issue on the November…

June 26, 2012

COPS grants received by 8 Michigan communities

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced $111 million in Community Oriented Policing Services grants to communities across the country. Eight Michigan cities received nearly $3 million. The grants can be used to hire new officers, rehire laid off officers, or rehire…

June 25, 2012

Supreme Court says no to much of Arizona immigration law, health care ruling next

In a 5-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down much of Arizona's controversial immigration law, stating that a state "may not pursue policies that undermine federal law." The court ruled that Arizona cannot make it a misdemeanor for immigrants…

May 16, 2012

Second Round of Michigan EVIP Grant Applications Due June 15

LANSING, Michigan - The Michigan Department of Treasury website has a posting dated May 15 which indicates $700,000 is still available in the second and final round of the Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP). More than $4 million (of the original $5 million)…

May 14, 2012

Traffic Sign and other regulations eliminated or curtailed

The White House has announced a number of actions federal agencies have taken to reduce regulatory burdens and eliminate unnecessary costs for local governments. As a example, federal traffic sign regulations have become more than just a nuisance for locals, but a…

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