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June 9, 2023

Aggregate Mining Bills Vote Coming Early Next Week – Action Needed

This is an update to a previous blog on the aggregate mining issue. We received word late yesterday a committee hearing and pending vote will take place Tuesday in the House Regulatory Reform Committee followed by a full chamber vote…

June 7, 2023

Senate Elections and Ethics Committee Takes Up Proposal 2 Legislation

A package of bills intended to implement Proposal 2 was introduced this week and taken up for a Senate Elections and Ethics Committee hearing this afternoon. Senate Bills 367 to 374, sponsored primarily by committee members, provide an outline for…

June 6, 2023

EGLE Requests Proposals for the Creating a Culture of Resilience Capacity Building 2023 Round 2 Grant Funding Opportunity

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Michigan Coastal Management Program (MCMP) is seeking proposals for a second round of funding for the Creating a Culture of Resilience Capacity 2023 grant funding opportunity (GFO). Established in 1978,…

May 16, 2023

48 Communities Recognized for Environmental Sustainability Leadership

The Michigan Green Communities (MGC) program is recognizing 48 counties, cities, townships, and villages that took part in the annual MGC Challenge for their environmental leadership. These communities logged the actions they took through 2022 related to energy efficiency, climate…

May 10, 2023

MSHDA Seeking Input on CDBG Funds – Take the Survey Before It Ends

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is seeking input from League members. Earlier this month the Michigan Strategic Fund took action of approving $20 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be awarded to the Michigan State…

May 5, 2023

Guess What’s Back? Back Again! Aggregate Preemption’s Back, Tell A Friend!

Yesterday afternoon in the Michigan House of Representatives a three-bill package was introduced. House Bills 4526, 4527, and 4528. Different year, a new legislative session but once again the aggregate industry is back pushing a deceptive narrative that in order…

May 2, 2023

Consider Participating in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

Funding may be available to your community through the State of Michigan’s Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Over $27 million is available until September 30, 2023, to help your residents with past due balances. LIHWAP directly benefits utilities by…

May 1, 2023

Michigan Spark Grant Applications Open Today!

After record interest in the first-round of Michigan Spark Grants funding, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will reopen grant applications starting today, May 1, with up to $23 million available for public recreation improvement projects in areas most affected…

April 17, 2023

Webinar: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) for Rural and Tribal Applicants

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) for Rural and Tribal Applicants Webinar Monday, April 24, 2023, 3:30-4:30 PM ET Register Here! The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to…