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May 21, 2013

Fireworks Bill Passes House Committee

This morning the House Regulatory Reform committee reported House Bill 4743, a bill that adds some new provisions into the existing Michigan Fireworks Safety Act. The committee substitute combined House Bills 4743 and 4744 to allow local units of government…

April 26, 2013

House Sends Transportation Budget to the Senate with Additional Funding but not $1.2 Billion

This week the House of Representatives spent a majority of their time amending and passing budget bills. The legislature has yet to come to an agreement on how to raise the $1.2 billion in new funding that Governor Snyder has…

March 18, 2013

League Supports Establishment of Marine Dredging Loan Program in Michigan

The Michigan Municipal League supports Senate Bill 252, introduced by Senator Jack Brandenburg, that would create a Marine Dredging Loan Program in Michigan. This program will help eligible marina's obtain the financing necessary to dredge their facilities. The League supports,…

March 7, 2013

Senate Committee Takes Up Bills Dealing With Dredging

This week, the Senate Tourism committee took up SB 218, introduced by Sen. Hansen (R - Hart). This bill would allow TIF dollars collected from a Water Resource Improvement Tax Increment Finance Authority to be used for the dredging of…

February 18, 2013

Mayors Day of Recognition of National Service

The Michigan Association of Mayors Board is excited to share an opportunity coming this spring for mayors to recognize important contributions of national service in their community. A Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service will take place on Tuesday,…

February 7, 2013

Federal Budget Deficit Shrinks Short Term, Long Term Problem Ensue

The Congressional Budget Office has released a report stating that the federal budget deficit is the lowest it's been under President Obama, projected to be $845 Billion in 2013. That deficit is expected to shrink even more in the next…

January 17, 2013

Governor Snyder Gives Third State of the State Speech, Focuses on Transportation

LANSING, Michigan - Governor Snyder held his third State of the State speech last night. In it, he discussed the areas in which he would like to focus on during the next two years.Transportation dollars to fix Michigan roads was…

December 18, 2012

SB 59 – Concealed Weapons Bill – Vetoed by Governor Snyder

This afternoon, Governor Snyder vetoed SB 59, a bill that would allow those holding a concealed pistol license to carry firearms in schools, churches, hospitals, etc. Gov. Snyder wanted language in the bill that would allow schools to exempt themselves…

December 17, 2012

League to Hold Live Chat About Lame Duck Decisions Impacting Communities

The Michigan legislature moved several pieces of legislation during the lame duck session that could have a major impact on local government. The bills include a revised plan to repeal the business personal property tax, and a new emergency manager…

December 14, 2012

Fiscal Cliff Talks On/Off as Deadline Nears – Municipal Bonds at Risk

Speaker Boehner and the President had another meeting late last week, after a few days off and some intense rhetoric regarding their solutions on the fiscal cliff, the combination of the expiration of Bush-era tax credits and significant automatic budget…

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