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For fiscal year (FY) 2024, the Legislature continued the City, Village and Township Revenue Sharing (CVTRS) program. Each eligible local unit must meet all the program requirements to receive all CVTRS payments. Each city, village, or township that received a…

In response to the positive feedback from the previous statewide municipality summits, and in keeping with its commitment to engage in transparent communication with stakeholders, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has announced the date and time for its next statewide…

The Michigan Legislature returned from summer break last week and started on what is expected to be an action-packed September and October. This week, the legislature is working on several issues that are a priority for the League. Below is…

The deadline for local governments and counties to register to receive funds from the multibillion-dollar Walgreens National Opioids Settlement has been extended to September 20. The extension will give additional time to local governments in Michigan to sign on to…

The United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Office is hosting a series of public input sessions on Great Lakes Restoration and Protection Priorities. The next in-person session will be held on August 15th, 6-8 pm, at DNR Outdoor Adventure Center,…

MDOT is now taking grant applications to the Local Grade Crossing Surface Program. Applications and estimates are due September 29! New in 2023! The Local Grade Crossing Surface Program is launching a new, entirely online application format with e-confirmation of application submission. The…

The Local Community Stabilization Authority (LCSA) has begun to notify interested parties of an error in the distribution of the 2023 funding under the METRO Act (Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act, 2002 PA 48, as amended, MCL 484.3101 to…