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 [...]
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 [...]
Michigan Municipal League, John LaMacchia Honored as Among Most Effective Lobbyists
The MML's advocacy team from left Herasanna Richards, Jennifer Rigterink, Dave Hodgkins, John LaMacchia and Betsy Richardson. LANSING, Michigan – The Michigan Municipal League and our own John LaMacchia were both honored today [...]
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 [...]
$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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Protecting MI Pension Grant Application Now Open
Protecting MI Pension Grant Application Qualified units may begin the application process for the Protecting MI Pension Grant through the State of Michigan's eSignature Solution. Qualified units with a qualified retirement system may apply as [...]
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