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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 12, 2023

$500,000 in Grant Funding Available for Priority Health Statewide Wellness Campaign

A Priority Health Fitness Court launches in Grand Rapids (August 9, 2022) The Michigan Municipal League is sharing this information for our members at the request of Priority Health and the National Fitness Campaign. Several Michigan communities already have these…

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 4, 2023

Roads and Bridges Annual Report Released by Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council

The Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council has released Michigan's 2022 Roads & Bridges Annual Report. The Council asked the Michigan Municipal League to share the report with our members. Here is the press release with all the details: The Michigan…

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 25, 2023

Michigan Municipal League Represented at White House Executive Order Signing

President Joe Biden signs an executive order Friday in the White House Rose Garden. Photo by Michigan Municipal League Foundation President Helen Davis Johnson, who represented the League and Foundation at the event. The Michigan Municipal League membership was represented…

April 21, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and Senator Thomas Albert Receive 2023 MML Legislator of the Year Honors

Congratulations to Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and Senator Thomas Albert for being named the Michigan Municipal League's 2023 Legislators of the Year! Here is our press release about the awards that were given out during our CapCon earlier this…

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…

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