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With less than two weeks to go before the State starts accepting medical marijuana facility license applications, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs released emergency administrative rules for the purpose of implementing the Medical Marihuana Facilities Act (MMFLA). The rules outline procedures and requirements for potential licensees, and took effect...

UPDATE (1 p.m. Dec. 4, 2017): Negotiations on the OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) reform package remain fluid. The Michigan Municipal League has remained fully engaged through last week and the weekend, including meetings with the Governor, Treasurer, and legislative leadership to fully understand the various components of the package,...

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting a public information session regarding proposed changes to the state Lead and Copper Rule (LCR).  . When:  Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 5 to 6 p.m.        Opportunity for public one-on-one Q&A and resource table displays 6 to 6:45 p.m.   Formal presentation on...

Our friends at the USDA asked the Michigan Municipal League to pass this along to our members. So here it is: USDA Now Accepting Solid Waste Management Grant Applications USDA Rural Development is currently accepting applications for Solid Waste Management grants. The deadline for the current funding cycle is Monday, January...

Following the Legislature’s attempt at retiree health care (OPEB) reform during lame duck last year, the League was invited to participate in Governor Snyder’s Responsible Retirement Reforms workgroup earlier this year.  That group published its report in July (See the report here) and while the report achieved some limited consensus,...

The National League of Cities (NLC) submitted a letter this afternoon to the members of the House Ways & Means committee expressing support for preserving the tax exempt status of municipal bonds, but relaying concern with a number of provisions that will negatively impact local governments across the country.  As...

The State Tax Commission met this week and approved a series of tax bulletins important to local units of government: The State Tax Commission at their meeting on October 30, 2017 approved the release of Bulletin 16 of 2017, Inflation Rate Multiplier for 2018.   Bulletin+16+of+2017+-+Inflation+Rate+Multiplier+for+2018.pdf The 2018 Property Tax Calendar.   Bulletin+17+of+2017+-+Assessment+and+Tax+Calendar+for+2018.pdf Recalculating Taxable Values...

Please join the Michigan Historic Preservation Network for lunch on Wednesday, November 8, at noon, to kick off the coalition to reinstate the Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit! As you know, the Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit was an important tool to drive economic revitalization and leverage investment in historic...

Governor Snyder signed House Bill 4892 (Chatfield) on Monday morning, just in time for the affected communities to print and prepare their November ballots for mailing. Now known as Public Act 118 of 2017, HB 4892 will allow any community that inadvertently followed candidate filing deadlines outlined within their charter,...

The Michigan House voted 92-13 on Wednesday afternoon to send the League-supported House Bill 4892 (Chatfield) over to the Senate for their consideration.  The bill had moved out of the House Elections & Ethics committee earlier Wednesday morning and is on a tight schedule for completion in order to be effective during...