The Senate Outdoor Rec and Tourism Committee has passed Senate Bill 229, a bill that would allow expenditures from the Natural Resources Trust Fund for dredging of harbors for the use of recreational watercraft. The bill would not result in…

The need for transportation funding has received press headlines all across Michigan. The Michigan Municipal League recognizes there is a serious need to adequately fund our transportation system. While we have not endorsed a specific plan, we do support new…

The Michigan Municipal League would like to encourage members to attend town hall meetings on transportation funding in your area. This issue remains front and center in the legislature and we have the opportunity to help shape the conversation. Individual…

The Michigan Municipal League has released a sample resolution regarding road funding. This resolution has been written with the concerns of cities and villages in mind. Please consider using this resolution as a model to adopt and show your support…

(Check out a Michigan Municipal League sample resolution that communities can send to lawmakers regarding road funding.) Last week Governor Snyder presented his 2014 budget recommendations. Within his budget he is calling for an increase of $1.2 billion annually in new…

(Check out a Michigan Municipal League sample resolution that communities can send to lawmakers regarding road funding.) Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville has created a new committee in the Senate. The Infrastucture Modernization Committee will be chaired by Senator Roger Kahn…

We would like to make you aware of the upcoming Transportation Asset Management Conferences. A save the date card with further information can be found here: Save the Date.pdf (705.24 kb) John LaMacchia is a Legislative Associate for the League…